Rainbow Run Cornwall 2026

On the day

Rainbow Run isn't just a fun run, it's a whole day of fun and entertainment!

Join us for entertainment, stalls, games and bouncy castles in the event village prior to the event. You will also be able to buy merchandise and have your picture taken, make sure you get your before and after photos to add to our Facebook event. 

Venue

Trebelzue Site, RAF St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4HP

Timings

• 12 noon - 2 pm Arrive in the event village to sign in and enjoy our entertainment, music, stalls, games, bouncy castles and food vendors. Please make sure you arrive at the event village by 1.45pm to allow time for parking.
• 2:15 pm Warm up and safety briefing
• 2.30 pm - 2:45 pm The race begins, and you will make your way through the coloured paint stations situated across the route

You will set off in groups of 50 based on the age of the youngest participant in your group at the following times to ensure there is only so many in the paint station at any one time: 

• 2.30 pm Adults only 5k wave
• 2.35 pm Adults with children aged 12-15 years 5k wave
• 2.45 pm Adults with children aged 5-10 years 4k wave

After you have crossed the finish line, use our cleaning stations to wipe off excess paint and then grab an ice cream, hot food and refreshments along with enjoying all the stalls.

• 3.30 pm - 4 pm Cross the finish line to receive your medal and enjoy the event village.
• 5 pm Event village closes

Please read our FAQs for full details about the event and don’t forget to join the Rainbow Run Cornwall Facebook event page to keep up to date with the latest announcements! 

By taking part you pledged to raise at least £35 as an individual or £93 if taking part as a family. If you haven’t already done so, set up your Just Giving page.

Rainbow Run FAQs

Parking

• Free parking is available on site but spaces are limited so please car share!

Who you can bring

• You are welcome to bring up to four spectators on the day, who must be able to car share with you due to parking limitations. If you have children under five, they are welcome to stay in the event village with your friends and family whilst you are participating. Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on site, so please leave your 4 legged friends at home. 

What to wear

We can’t wait to shower you in all the colours of the rainbow but read our tips below about what to wear and bring with you on the day: 

• A white T- shirt to show up all the colours brightly
• Older clothes and comfortable running trainers you don’t mind getting stained
• Sunglasses to protect your eyes, especially for children aged 5-11. These will be available to buy on the day for £2.00.
• If you have light coloured hair, we recommend a hat or head covering
• If you are asthmatic, we recommend you wear a mask whilst going through the paint stations.
• A change of clothes to get changed into after the race!
• Don't forget your sun cream!

What to bring

• Runner number, car park pass to place in your car window, spectator passes - this will be sent in the post early June
• Sponsorship and coin collection card in a labelled envelope
• Water bottle, spare clothes to change into, covers to protect your car seats
• Safety pins & mobile phone to use in an emergency
• Spare change or cashcard for the stalls in the event village  
• Please leave valuables at home as there will be nowhere to store them.    
• You are welcome to bring a picnic and blanket to sit on.
  • You can bring your sponsorship money on the day along with your coin collection card to exchange for a treat!  Please place any sponsorship in an envelope and label with your name and runner number.  
  • Alternatively, please send your sponsor forms and a cheque made payable to CHSW, to: Little Harbour, Porthpean Road,  Porthpean, St Austell, PL26 6AZ.  Or, you can pay in your money online at www.chsw.org.uk/donate - remember to still send us your sponsorship form so we can claim Gift Aid on donations.  Please note,  money raised on Just Giving is automatically sent to us.  

Information about the Paint

The coloured paint is 100% safe and non-toxic.  However, if you’ve a respiratory, skin or other medical condition that you think may be affected by the paint/dust, we advise you seek medical advice before taking part.  We also advise you bring a mask or bandana to wear over your mouth and a hat to wear if you have lightly coloured hair. 

We also recommend bringing old towels or sheets to protect your car and wipe off excess paint. We will provide wet wipes and brushes at the cleaning station and there will be eye wash stations after each paint station. 

The powder paint used is environmentally friendly and safe however it can permanently stain your clothes and can take a while to get out your hair and skin, so we recommend lemon juice and fairy liquid to wash with at home! 

As it can irritate eyes, we will only aim the powder paint at the torso. 

Make your outfits even more fun! 

There are lots of ways of making your outfits for Rainbow Run as colourful as possible. There will be tutus, sun visors and flower leis available to buy on the day – arrive early as there will be limited stock. 

Here are some more fun ideas for fancy dress: 

• Practice face painting so you can rock it on the day!
• Get creative with eyeshadow
• Go crazy with hair colour
• Decorate your beard with paint
• Paint each of your nails a colour of the rainbow
• Try out a tie-dye clothing kit or bright shell suit!
• Print out and decorate the running bib download
• Find a white t-shirt and decorate it rainbow style
• Make your own rainbow tutu or flower garland
• Create a cardboard rainbow costume
• Make your own rainbow flag to carry 

Post your pictures!

We want to see how much fun you have at Rainbow Run! Post your photos and videos into our Rainbow Run Cornwall Facebook Page.