Timmy Belcher Memorial: Rainbow Kidz Run
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Statesville, North Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the picturesque downtown Statesville, Iredell! This uplifting event invites participants of all ages to honor Timmy's memory while benefiting the Rainbow Kidz program, which provides vital grief and bereavement support to children and families in our community. Choose between an exciting 5K or a more challenging 10K, or let the little ones enjoy a free fun run!
The festivities kick off with race packet pickup on Friday, May 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Buffalo Brewing Company, with same-day registration available starting at 7:00 a.m. on race day. Runners will gather for a heartfelt welcome and the National Anthem at 8:15 a.m. before hitting the streets at 8:30 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in various age groups, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine! Don't miss this chance to be part of a meaningful event while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Statesville. Register by April 17th to guarantee your event t-shirt and join us rain or shine
The festivities kick off with race packet pickup on Friday, May 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Buffalo Brewing Company, with same-day registration available starting at 7:00 a.m. on race day. Runners will gather for a heartfelt welcome and the National Anthem at 8:15 a.m. before hitting the streets at 8:30 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in various age groups, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine! Don't miss this chance to be part of a meaningful event while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Statesville. Register by April 17th to guarantee your event t-shirt and join us rain or shine
Organiser's Description
JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN STATESVILLE!
Register by April 17th to ensure you receive an event t-shirt! RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
*After careful consideration, we have decided to remove cycling from the Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run; this was not an easy decision, as the event began as a ride and was Timmys dream. Our focus remains on honoring and remembering Timmy at this event each year and raising funds for Rainbow Kidz!
Join us for the 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run, in downtown Statesville!! This event includes a 5K, 10K, and free fun run. There is also a virtual option for those who prefer to participate at their own convenience! The event will begin and end on Broad Street, downtown Statesville in front of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, 315 W. Broad Street.
RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 1, FROM 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. AT RED BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY IN DOWNTOWN STATESVILLE! PACKETS MAY ALSO BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 2, FROM 7:00AM-8:15AM. THIS INCLUDES YOUR RACE BIB AND T-SHIRT (IF SIGNED UP IN TIME).
SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $35.
STRAVA ROUTE LINKS:
5K- https://www.strava.com/routes/3349440995965680872
10K- https://www.strava.com/routes/3349459438547455132
GARMIN ROUTE LINKS:
5K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/351580399
10K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/351580399
RIDE WITH GPS ROUTE LINKS:
5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50555883
10K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50555898
ABOUT RAINBOW KIDZ:
The Ride & Run benefits the Rainbow Kidz program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. For twenty years, Rainbow Kidz has provided grief and bereavement support to children and families in our community. Since its inception, the program has grown from one part-time licensed clinical social worker to four full-time licensed clinical social workers to support more than 700 children annually. Today, grief groups are provided in nearly 50 schools in our county. One-on-one counseling is offered in both Statesville and Mooresville. Grief education is provided to hundreds of children each summer at the Boys & Girls Club and Statesville YMCA, and children experience a life-changing week at Camp Rainbow, a weeklong grief camp. All these services are offered at no cost to children, families, or the community.
ABOUT TIMMY BELCHER:
This event was born out of a dream from Timmy Belcher. Timmy had battled cancer for many years and experienced the love and generosity of our community, who supported our family every step of his cancer journey. Timmy lost his battle with cancer in 2011, just months after the first Ride & Run. With the support of Rainbow Kidz, both Timmys sister and brother learned the healthy coping skills needed to grieve their brother appropriately and continue to grow and build their lives. Although Timmy is no longer with us, his relationship with his siblings remains, and we hold him in our hearts every day.
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday, May 1: Packet pick-up 4:30-6:30 p.m.- Red Buffalo Brewing Company- 108 N. Center Street, Statesville
Saturday, May 2:
- Packet pick-up and same-day registration 7:00am - 8:15am
- Welcome and National Anthem: 8:15am
- 5K & 10K Runners depart at 8:30am
- Fun Run: 10:30am
- Medals for runners: Approx. 10:00am
2026 RAINBOW KIDZ RUN 5K/10K **Route not finalized and subject to change.
Start on West Broad St.
Turn Left on Mulberry
Turn Right on Walnut
Turn Right on Race Street
Turn Right on Ridgeway
Turn Right on N Mulberry
Turn Left on Turner
Turn Right on Kelly
Turn Right on Bingham
Turn Left on Mulberry
Turn Left on Race
Turn Left on Alexander
Turn Right on Mulberry and bear Right
Cross over West End
Turn Left on Broad Street
**10K RUNNERS WILL CONTINUE TO THE TURN AROUND CONE AND RUN THE ROUTE A SECOND TIME.
AWARDS FOR RUNNERS
10K - Overall First Male and Overall First Female
Top 3 male and top 3 female in each age group:
Under 13
13 19 years old
20 29 years old
30 39 years old
40 49 years old
50 59 years old
60 plus
5K - Overall First Male and Overall First Female
Top 3 male and top 3 female in each age group:
Under 13
13 19 years old
20 29 years old
30 39 years old
40 49 years old
50 59 years old
60 plus
Register by April 17th to ensure you receive an event t-shirt! RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
*After careful consideration, we have decided to remove cycling from the Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run; this was not an easy decision, as the event began as a ride and was Timmys dream. Our focus remains on honoring and remembering Timmy at this event each year and raising funds for Rainbow Kidz!
Join us for the 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run, in downtown Statesville!! This event includes a 5K, 10K, and free fun run. There is also a virtual option for those who prefer to participate at their own convenience! The event will begin and end on Broad Street, downtown Statesville in front of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, 315 W. Broad Street.
RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 1, FROM 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. AT RED BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY IN DOWNTOWN STATESVILLE! PACKETS MAY ALSO BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 2, FROM 7:00AM-8:15AM. THIS INCLUDES YOUR RACE BIB AND T-SHIRT (IF SIGNED UP IN TIME).
SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $35.
STRAVA ROUTE LINKS:
5K- https://www.strava.com/routes/3349440995965680872
10K- https://www.strava.com/routes/3349459438547455132
GARMIN ROUTE LINKS:
5K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/351580399
10K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/351580399
RIDE WITH GPS ROUTE LINKS:
5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50555883
10K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50555898
ABOUT RAINBOW KIDZ:
The Ride & Run benefits the Rainbow Kidz program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. For twenty years, Rainbow Kidz has provided grief and bereavement support to children and families in our community. Since its inception, the program has grown from one part-time licensed clinical social worker to four full-time licensed clinical social workers to support more than 700 children annually. Today, grief groups are provided in nearly 50 schools in our county. One-on-one counseling is offered in both Statesville and Mooresville. Grief education is provided to hundreds of children each summer at the Boys & Girls Club and Statesville YMCA, and children experience a life-changing week at Camp Rainbow, a weeklong grief camp. All these services are offered at no cost to children, families, or the community.
ABOUT TIMMY BELCHER:
This event was born out of a dream from Timmy Belcher. Timmy had battled cancer for many years and experienced the love and generosity of our community, who supported our family every step of his cancer journey. Timmy lost his battle with cancer in 2011, just months after the first Ride & Run. With the support of Rainbow Kidz, both Timmys sister and brother learned the healthy coping skills needed to grieve their brother appropriately and continue to grow and build their lives. Although Timmy is no longer with us, his relationship with his siblings remains, and we hold him in our hearts every day.
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday, May 1: Packet pick-up 4:30-6:30 p.m.- Red Buffalo Brewing Company- 108 N. Center Street, Statesville
Saturday, May 2:
- Packet pick-up and same-day registration 7:00am - 8:15am
- Welcome and National Anthem: 8:15am
- 5K & 10K Runners depart at 8:30am
- Fun Run: 10:30am
- Medals for runners: Approx. 10:00am
2026 RAINBOW KIDZ RUN 5K/10K **Route not finalized and subject to change.
Start on West Broad St.
Turn Left on Mulberry
Turn Right on Walnut
Turn Right on Race Street
Turn Right on Ridgeway
Turn Right on N Mulberry
Turn Left on Turner
Turn Right on Kelly
Turn Right on Bingham
Turn Left on Mulberry
Turn Left on Race
Turn Left on Alexander
Turn Right on Mulberry and bear Right
Cross over West End
Turn Left on Broad Street
**10K RUNNERS WILL CONTINUE TO THE TURN AROUND CONE AND RUN THE ROUTE A SECOND TIME.
AWARDS FOR RUNNERS
10K - Overall First Male and Overall First Female
Top 3 male and top 3 female in each age group:
Under 13
13 19 years old
20 29 years old
30 39 years old
40 49 years old
50 59 years old
60 plus
5K - Overall First Male and Overall First Female
Top 3 male and top 3 female in each age group:
Under 13
13 19 years old
20 29 years old
30 39 years old
40 49 years old
50 59 years old
60 plus
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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Virtual Participant
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
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Fun Run
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
Fun Run for children of all ages. All children will receive a medal after crossing the finish line. This is not a race or timed event.
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