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Rainbow Run 5K

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2026 Rainbow Run, Rock & Roll

Sunday, May 31, 2026
9:00-11:30am


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Tahoe Expedition Academy’s Rainbow Run, Rock & Roll is a family friendly community event involving a 5K fun run/walk/roll on the Truckee River Legacy Trail, followed by a mini-festival at the Lower River Barbeque Area. This will feature live musical performances, local vendors, informational community booths, games and more. This event has something for everyone and is a perfect way to launch Truckee’s third annual PRIDE Week.

Event Schedule
8:00am - 9:20am Bib pick up
9:00am - 5K runners are released
9:10am - 5K walkers are released
9:30am - Folks on scooters, roller skates or bikes are released
9:30am - Post Run Festivities at the Mini-Festival
11:30am - Event Ends

 

Sign UP to Run, Rock or Roll
Sign up to participate in the fun run/walk and enjoy a beautiful journey along the gorgeous Legacy Trail with your fellow community members. Your registration fee includes an event t-shirt, a race bib, and refreshment/aid stations

  • $30 - Adult 
  • $20 - Child (5-17) 
  • Children 4 and under are free
     

Sign Up To Race Here!

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  • This out and back fun run/walk will start and end on the paved Truckee River Legacy Trail above the Lower River BBQ plaza. After departing in self-identified mile time waves, participants follow a mostly flat course along the Truckee River. They will pass the East River Foot Bridge before a short descent. The course goes under Hwy 267 just before passing the one water station. The course continues along the path, over a wooden footbridge before reaching the turnaround location. 

    Bibs and event t-shirts can be collected between 8:00am and 9:20am at the race start located at the Lower River BBQ plaza on Race Day, May 31st.

    Registration will open on April 1st, HOWEVER event t-shirts can only be guaranteed to participants who sign up by May 9th, so sign up EARLY!

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    • The course WILL NOT BE closed to other pedestrians, bikers, scooters, skateboards, etc. and dogs. Please be mindful of your surroundings and attentive/respectful of other Legacy Trail users.
    • Participants will be asked to stay on the right side of this walking/bike path for the entire race. The entire course is wheelchair/stroller accessible.
    • This is not an officially certified course.
    • There will be one water/first aid station with light refreshments available along the course. Reusable cups will be given to all participants in order to reduce waste!  
    • Light refreshments will be provided to each participant following the race.


    PARKING: Parking will be available at Regional Park -  10050 Brockway Rd, in Truckee, CA. 

  • The Rainbow Run, Rock & Roll is proud to be a culminating celebration of a full week of PRIDE festivities. To learn more, please visit ​​https://www.truckeepride.org/ 

    QUESTIONS: Please reach out to our organizing team at pride@tahoeexpeditionacademy.org

  • Want to help us create an amazing event? We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, event management, logistics, and clean up. Sign up here and a member of our planning team will reach out to you.

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    Email
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    What are you most interested in helping with?
     

  • Can we bring dogs?
    Dogs are allowed on the Legacy Trail, however they are not permitted at the Truckee Regional Park. In order to optimize safety for Run/Walk participants and so that you can enjoy the Festival, we ask you to leave your furry 4 legged friends at home.

    Where should we park? 
    Event participants are welcome to park at the Regional Park, on neighboring side streets and on East River Street by the foot bridge.

    Can I bring outside food and drink? 
    You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

    Who is organizing the event?
    The Rainbow Run, Rock & Roll is being organized by students, parents and staff of Tahoe Expedition Academy in collaboration with Truckee Pride Week volunteers. 

Our 2026 Sponsors

Town of Truckee, Truckee Chamber, Reno Print Shop, Truckee Community Foundation, Visitors Bureau
 

Rainbow Run Rock Band performance

2025 Rainbow Run, Rock & Roll

Thank you for your support in 2025!

Tahoe Expedition Academy’s Second Annual Rainbow Run, Rock & Roll on Sunday, June 1st was a tremendous success thanks to the support we received from sponsors, community partners, vendors, performers, and participants!!! We look forward to seeing you again next year!!!

  • Logos of various organizations and businesses, including 'Town of Truckee' and 'Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation'.

    • Courage Project
    • Cupcake decorating
    • DIY bouquet making
    • mtscapes.art
    • Nevada County
    • New Moon
    • Olympic Valley Bike Shop
    • Placer County
    • Plants & Macrame
    • Pride Week
    • Riverside Art Studio
    • Shop Raíces
    • Sierra Community House
    • Sierra Experience
    • SOS Outreach
    • Tahoe Food Hub
    • Tahoe Truckee COAD
    • TEA
    • The Peace Offering
    • The Speedy Foundation/River Coyote
    • Town of Truckee
    • Trails & Vistas
    • Truckee Community Theater
    • Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District
    • Truckee Library
    • Truckee Roundhouse
    • Uncovery Collective
    • Wear Holsters
    • Woodward Tahoe
    • Zephyr Point Lake Tahoe