SNES Rainbow Road

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The original Rainbow Road debuted in Super Mario Kart, as the last course of the Special Cup, starting the Mario Kart series tradition of having Rainbow Road as the last course of the final cup. It is the shortest Rainbow Road to date, and it is the most common retro track in the series, having appeared six times in different games, more than any other Mario Kart track.

This course is unique in Super Mario Kart in the fact that it is the only track in the game that is not numbered compared to the others, and thus it is the game's only unique track. It is the only track in the Special Cup with normal traction, but lacks rails entirely and has only 90-degree turns. Rainbow-colored tiles and a few jumping bumps cover the track's surface, and the yellow tiles conceal Coins. This course features Star Thwomps which can wipe out a racer by touch, unlike regular Thwomps, as well as by crushing, unless the racer uses a Super Star or a Boo.

Course layout

Rainbow Road
Donkey Kong Jr. racing on Rainbow Road

The track begins with racers taking a turn to the right, where they will find ? Panels to gather items. There are some Jumps, followed by four Thwomps. After this, racers turn to the right again where they can collect some coins, followed by another turn to the right, where there is once again a path with jumping bumps with an incoming turn that might cause racers to fall. After this turn, the track gets narrower and follows a long path where more coins and Thwomps are found along the way with another turn awaiting the player. It is here where the track gets even more narrow increasing the risk of falling. Before the final turn, the track splits into two roads; the left side contains coins while the right side has two ? Panels, both have a pair of Thwomps near the part where these roads merge. Alternatively, there are two jumping bumps in the middle gap; if any racers use a Mushroom while they are heading for them, they can jump over the gap for a significant shortcut. After the final turn, before the finish line, there is another quartet of Thwomps, but this time there is no space between them to pass, with players only being able to pass them by driving on the side or when the Thwomps are rising.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

Luigi racing through the track

Rainbow Road reappeared in Mario Kart: Super Circuit, as the last track of the Extra Special Cup. The background is from that game's own Rainbow Road, but with only the sparkles, foreground clouds, and moon appearing; like that track, this one is also translucent. The Thwomps and jumping bumps are removed. The coins' placement is also changed so that all coins are on blue tiles, making it much easier for players to collect them.

Mario Kart 7

Overview of the track in Mario Kart 7

Rainbow Road returns again as the last course of the Lightning Cup in Mario Kart 7, being the first Rainbow Road to reappear as a Retro track in another Mario Kart (besides its reappearance in Mario Kart: Super Circuit).

Even though this track is short, and is one of the shortest tracks in the game, there are only three laps instead of five. The course uses a similar background to that of DS Waluigi Pinball.

Unlike previous incarnations, this new version has the characteristic "glistening" sound effect when drifting on it, a common feature of all Rainbow Roads starting from the GCN rendition.

Unlike in Mario Kart: Super Circuit, the Thwomps (now with their New Super Mario Bros. Wii appearance) return. They are now larger (which reduces their number in the track, from sixteen to seven), and now form ripples on the track upon impact, which the player can trick off of. Also, howling noises can be heard near the Super Thwomps.

The tiles' colors are similar to those of Rainbow Road from Mario Kart: Super Circuit, with pink replacing the red tiles and cyan replacing the turquoise tiles. In first-person view, the player can see through the breaks in the tiles. The widest part of the gap in the forked road is two tiles shorter, but the gap itself is also seven tiles shorter, making the shortcut easier to use. Also, the section of tiles before the fork (from the orange tiles on the narrow part of the straight after turn 7 to the purple tiles before the gap) is wider: the first orange, blue, yellow, and last purple tile rows before the gap are now two tiles wider. The finish line is also two tiles long, removing the red tiles that used to be in front of it.

Ramps replace the yellow bumps, though the first two bumps were removed entirely, the last pair at the fork is now a single taller ramp in front of the gap, and a ramp was added on the inside of the second U-turn, adding a new shortcut (requiring a Mushroom or Mini-Turbo to get across); the ramps are only two tiles wide, rather than three, like the bumps.

Like most other SNES and GBA Retro courses, a starting banner stylized after the Mario Kart 64 starting banners is added in this course.

Aside from enhanced percussion, the music sounds the way it does in the SNES version.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

SNES Rainbow Road from Mario Kart 8 - The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8.
Overview of the track in Mario Kart 8

Rainbow Road returns for the third time in the Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack of Mario Kart 8 and in the base game of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, appearing as the second course in the Triforce Cup. As a result, for the first time, a Rainbow Road course is not the last track in a cup.

The track's layout is similar to its appearance in Mario Kart 7. The tiles revert to their original colors, though their color pattern is reversed, and they are now flashing LED lights, like on N64 Rainbow Road. There are now eight different colors of tiles, instead of seven from its previous appearances (adding cyan between turquoise and blue), and the tiles the Thwomps land on are now white. The course itself is also larger, wider and banked (namely, the inclined third U-turn). Tiles at the edges of the track now have borders on the outer edges. The forked road is also altered further, with the narrow part of the hole's end filled in, and the ramp in front reverted to the original bumps' height and position. The music is also deeper-pitched and remixed, as with the other retro courses in this game.

The Thwomps work as they do in Mario Kart 7, but they now have sparkles, a mosaic-like appearance, horizontal rainbow lines running from bottom to top of them, and the species' Super Mario Galaxy appearance, like the other Thwomps in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8, rather than their spiked New Super Mario Bros. Wii design in Mario Kart 7. Additionally, all of the Thwomps are bigger except the last two. Unlike before, when they start to crash down, they will create rainbow waves above them. Also, when they shake before falling, and the moment they land, they make metallic glistening sounds. The waves on the track they create are now bigger, move more quickly, and disappear faster than in Mario Kart 7, making tricks more difficult to perform.

SNES Rainbow Road from Mario Kart 8 - The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8.
The course as seen at the starting line

The course now takes place in a cloudy night sky with the moon visible, just like in Super Circuit, but it now has color-changing hills that stick above them. Various Toad Houses litter the landscape below the course, which in itself is similar to SNES Donut Plains 3. The starting banner is now redesigned, with colored blocks with a Star on top of it; the banner also stands on two walled areas, now making the start the only walled part of the course. Also, when a player approaches a turn, two green arrow holograms will appear behind the turn, and indicate in which direction the player must drive (similar to Super Circuit's Nitro courses). Once the player has made the turn, the arrows will disappear.

Staff ghost

The staff ghost for this track is Cat Peach on the Cat Cruiser, with a time of 1:46.599. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 200cc, the staff ghost is Tanooki Mario with a time of 1:12.762.

Mario Kart Tour

SNES Rainbow Road
The course in Mario Kart Tour

Rainbow Road reappears in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the Tokyo Tour, mostly taking on the appearance of its Mario Kart 7 iteration. However, the ramp inside the second U-turn is absent (as in the original and GBA versions), the hole in the road is even smaller than it was before (the narrow part at the end is only one tile long, and the hole in general is 7 tiles shorter), the last two Thwomps are further apart, the red tiling on the course and banner returns (in place of the pink ones in Mario Kart 7), the track edges are rounded, the track itself is thicker, and the arrow signs and Thwomp designs from the Mario Kart 8 rendition return. This course is a favorite of Rosalina, Metal Mario, Ice Mario, Pauline (Party Time), and Peach (Wedding). It is also a favorite of Dry Bones (Gold) if he is at level 3 and Peach (Kimono) if she is at level 6.

The course's R variant now includes a Glide Ramp going over a large gap, with star-shaped sets of coins appearing. T variant includes a larger quantity of ramps, as well as steeper inclines in certain sections, while also removing all Star Thwomps; the sections that had them originally now constantly wave. The R/T variant greatly changes the layout, adding steeper inclines, sections which constantly wave (though Star Thwomps do appear unlike in the T variant), a Glide Ramp, a large amount of Star Rings, and a Mushroom Trampoline.

The course also reuses the Mario Kart 7 arrangement of its theme, while other retro courses retain their original music.

This version of Rainbow Road received two remixed versions, titled RMX Rainbow Road 1 and RMX Rainbow Road 2, first appearing in the Super Mario Kart Tour and New Year's 2021 Tour, respectively.

Tokyo Tour

In the Tokyo Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the third course in the Rosalina Cup, the second course in the Peach Cup, the location of the bonus challenges in the Toad Cup and the Wario Cup, and the location of the tour's Coin Rush. Its R variant appeared as the second course in the Peachette Cup, and its T variant appeared as the first course in the Baby Rosalina Cup.

The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Rosalina Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal Mario Cloud 9Kabuki Dasher Oilpaper UmbrellaGold Glider
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigMario (Hakama)Peach (Kimono) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperSoda JetGold Blooper Parachute (glider)Peach Parasol (glider)Full Flight
The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Peach Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioPeach (Kimono) DaytripperCloud 9Kabuki Dasher Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderPurple Oilpaper Umbrella
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigPeach Bull's-Eye BanzaiGold BlooperQuickshaw Parachute (glider)
Baby Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Rosalina Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal Mario RoyaleBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold Glider
Favored by BowserMario (Musician)Mario (Hakama) DaytripperSoda JetGold Blooper Paper GliderOilpaper UmbrellaLightning Oilpaper
Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour Peachette Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyPeachette Koopa ClownBlack Circuit Full FlightBullet Bill Parachute
Favored by Baby RosalinaRosalinaMetal MarioPeach (Kimono) Cheep ChargerRoyaleQuickshawBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaPurple Oilpaper Umbrella

Halloween Tour (2019)

In the 2019 Halloween Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the third course in the Shy Guy Cup, the second course in the Wario Cup, and the location of the bonus challenge in the Dry Bones Cup. Its R variant appeared as the first course in the Metal Mario Cup, and its T variant appeared as the third course in the Morton Cup.

The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Shy Guy Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Shy GuyRosalinaMetal Mario Cloud 9Kabuki Dasher Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderRainy Balloons
Favored by LemmyLudwigPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold Blooper ParachutePeach ParasolFull Flight
The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Wario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioRosalina (Halloween) Cloud 9Kabuki Dasher Oilpaper UmbrellaWaluigi WingGold Glider
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigWarioPeach (Kimono) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold BlooperBadwagonQuickshaw ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilRainy BalloonsWicked Wings
Morton Cup from Mario Kart Tour Morton Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal Mario (character) RoyaleBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold Glider
Favored by MortonBowserMario (Musician)Mario (HakamaRosalina (Halloween)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterGhost Ride Paper GliderOilpaper UmbrellaLightning Oilpaper
The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Metal Mario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyMetal Mario Koopa ClownBlack Circuit Bullet Bill Parachute
Favored by Baby RosalinaRosalinaPeachetteRosalina (Halloween) Cheep ChargerCircuit SpecialBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderFull Flight

Winter Tour (2019)

In the 2019 Winter Tour, Rainbow Road's R/T variant appeared as the first course in the Metal Mario Cup and the third course in the Peachette Cup.

The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Metal Mario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaRosalina (Halloween)Pink Gold PeachKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Poltergust 4000Bumble V Le TricoloreStarchute
Favored by Baby RosalinaPaulineMetal MarioMario (Santa) Cloud 9Circuit SpecialMacharonGold Train Gold GliderFare Flier
Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour Peachette Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaRosalina (Halloween)Pink Gold PeachKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Poltergust 4000Bumble V Le TricoloreStarchute
Favored by Baby RosalinaPeachettePaulineMario (Santa) Cloud 9MacharonWildfire FlyerGold Train Fare FlierStrawberry CrêpeRoyal Parachute

London Tour

In the London Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the second course in the Toad Cup, the first course in the Mario Cup, and the location of the bonus challenge in the Koopa Troopa Cup. Its R variant appeared as the third course in the Luigi Cup and the first course in the Rosalina Cup, and its T variant appeared as the second course in the Shy Guy Cup.

The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Toad Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal Mario Cloud 9Kabuki DasherCheermellowRed B Dasher Oilpaper UmbrellaGold Glider
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigToadPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Daisy (Holiday Cheer) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold BlooperStreamlinerRibbon RiderGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingGlitter GliderCloud GliderRainy Balloons
The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Luigi Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyMario (Santa) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitGold Train Soaring JackBullet Bill Parachute
Favored by Baby RosalinaRosalinaLuigiMetal MarioPeachetteRosalina (Halloween)Waluigi (Bus Driver) Cheep ChargerPoltergust 4000Double-DeckerBlue Badwagon Droplet GliderBBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe Tricolore
The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Shy Guy Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal MarioMario (Santa)Pink Gold Peach RoyaleRibbon RiderBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe Tricolore
Favored by Shy GuyBowserMario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Daisy (Holiday Cheer) Bullet BlasterDaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot Kart Bob-omb ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingGlitter Glider
The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Mario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal Mario Cloud 9Kabuki DasherCheermellowRed B Dasher Oilpaper UmbrellaGold Glider
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigMarioPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold BlooperB DasherGold Train Super GliderParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingRainy Balloons
The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Rosalina Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyRosalinaMario (Santa) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitGold Train Oilpaper UmbrellaBullet Bill Parachute
Favored by Baby RosalinaMetal MarioPeachetteRosalina (Halloween) Cheep ChargerSoda JetBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilFull FlightLe TricoloreSoaring Jack

Valentine's Tour

In the Valentine's Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the third course in the Daisy Cup, the second course in the Toad Cup, and the location of the bonus challenge in the Bowser Cup. Its T variant appeared as the third course in the Baby Rosalina Cup, and its R variant appeared as the third course in the Waluigi Cup.

The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Daisy Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellow Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's Kite
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigDaisyPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Peach (Vacation)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold BlooperGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson CraneRainy Balloons
The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Toad Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellow Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's Kite
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigToadPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Baby Peach (Cherub) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold BlooperGold TrainApple Kart ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson CraneRainy BalloonsSweetheart Glider
Baby Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Rosalina Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal MarioMario (Santa)Pink Gold Peach RoyaleBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe Tricolore
Favored by BowserMario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Peach (Vacation)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot KartRibbon Rider Oilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingHeart BalloonsNew Year's Kite
Waluigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour Waluigi Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyIce MarioMario (Santa)Baby Peach (Cherub) Koopa Clown Black CircuitGold Train Crimson CraneBullet Bill ParachuteBlizzard Parasol
Favored by Baby RosalinaRosalinaWaluigiMetal MarioPeachetteRosalina (Halloween)Peach (Vacation)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Pauline (Party Time) Cheep ChargerBlue BadwagonApple Kart BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe TricoloreSoaring Jack

Vancouver Tour

In the Vancouver Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the third course in the Mario Cup, the first course in the Toadette Cup, and the location of the bonus challenges in the Rosalina Cup and the Diddy Kong Cup. Its R variant appeared as the third course in the Luigi Cup, and its T variant appeared as the second course in the Metal Mario Cup.

The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Mario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellow Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's Kite
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigMarioPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Wario (Hiker) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold BlooperGold TrainSnow Skimmer ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson CraneRainy BalloonsRainbow Starchute
The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Luigi Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyIce MarioMario (Santa)Baby Peach (Cherub) Koopa Clown Black CircuitGold Train Crimson CraneBullet Bill ParachuteBlizzard Parasol
Favored by Baby RosalinaRosalinaLuigiMetal MarioPeachetteRosalina (Halloween)Pauline (Party Time)Wario (Hiker) Cheep ChargerBlue BadwagonApple KartComet TailSnow Skimmer BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe TricoloreSoaring JackRainbow Starchute
The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Toadette Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellow Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's Kite
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigToadettePink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperGold BlooperGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson CraneRainy Balloons
The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Metal Mario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal MarioMario (Santa)Pink Gold Peach RoyaleBlue BadwagonComet Tail BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe Tricolore
Favored by BowserMario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Aurora) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot KartRibbon Rider Oilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingHeart BalloonsNew Year's KiteLuma Parafoil

Mario Bros. Tour

In the Mario Bros. Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Rosalina Cup. Its R variant appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Baby Mario Cup, and its R/T variant appeared as the first course in the Dry Bowser Cup and the third course in the Pauline Cup.

The icon of the Dry Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Dry Bowser Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaRosalina (Halloween)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Pink Gold Peach Poltergust 4000Bumble VJingle BellsComet Tail Heart BalloonsLe TricoloreStarchuteLuma Parafoil
Favored by Baby RosalinaDry BowserPaulineMario (Santa)Peach (Wintertime)Baby Peach (Cherub)Rosalina (Aurora) Cloud 9Gold TrainMacharonPlatinum TaxiSnow Skimmer Blue Flower GliderGold SwooperFare FlierSweetheart GliderRainbow Starchute
The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour Pauline Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaPaulineRosalina (Halloween)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Pink Gold Peach Poltergust 4000Bumble VJingle BellsComet Tail Heart BalloonsLe TricoloreStarchuteLuma Parafoil
Favored by Baby RosalinaLuigiMario (Santa)Peach (Wintertime)Baby Peach (Cherub)Rosalina (Aurora)Luigi (Classic) Cloud 9Dasher IIGold TrainMacharonPlatinum TaxiSnow Skimmer Blue Flower GliderGold SwooperFare FlierSweetheart GliderRainbow Starchute

Trick Tour

In the Trick Tour, Rainbow Road's R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Koopa Troopa Cup.

The icon of the Koopa Troopa Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Koopa Troopa Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaRosalina (Halloween)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Pink Gold PeachBuilder Toad Poltergust 4000Bumble VJingle BellsComet TailBright Bunny Heart BalloonsLe TricoloreStarchuteLuma Parafoil
Favored by Koopa TroopaBaby RosalinaDry BowserPaulineMario (Santa)Peach (Wintertime)Baby Peach (Cherub)Rosalina (Aurora) Cloud 9Gold TrainMacharonPlatinum TaxiSnow SkimmerClanky KartKarp Kart Blue Flower GliderGold SwooperFare FlierSweetheart GliderRainbow Starchute

Peach Tour

In the Peach Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the first course in the Baby Peach Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Wendy Cup. Its R variant appeared as the third course in the Peach Cup, and its T variant appeared as the third course in the Baby Mario Cup.

The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Peach Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyIce MarioMario (Santa)Baby Peach (Cherub)Peach (Wedding)Dry Bones (Gold) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitKarp KartRose QueenHappy RideGold Train Crimson CraneBlizzard ParasolBright GliderBullet Bill Parachute
Favored by Baby RosalinaPeachRosalinaMetal MarioPeachettePink Gold PeachRosalina (Halloween)Peach (Vacation)Pauline (Party Time)Peach (Wintertime) Cheep ChargerPink WingWildfire FlyerApple KartComet TailSweet DaytripperBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe TricoloreRoyal ParachuteSoaring JackSilver-and-Gold Hearts
Baby Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Peach Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time)Peach (Wedding) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellowPrancerSweet Daytripper Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's KiteSilver BellsSilver-and-Gold Hearts
Favored by Baby PeachShy GuyLemmyLudwigPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Dry Bones (Gold) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperYellow Turbo BirdoGold BlooperPink WingHappy RideGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson CraneRainy Balloons
Baby Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour Baby Mario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal MarioPink Gold PeachMario (Santa) RoyaleEgg 1Comet TailBright BunnyHappy RideBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe TricoloreBright Glider
Favored by Baby MarioBowserMario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Peach (Vacation)Peach (Wintertime) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot KartWildfire FlyerRibbon RiderComet TailPrancer Oilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingHeart BalloonsRoyal ParachuteNew Year's Kite

Exploration Tour

In the Exploration Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the location of the bonus challenge in the Waluigi Cup. Its R/T variant appeared as the third course in the Donkey Kong Cup.

The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Donkey Kong Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaRosalinaRosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) Poltergust 4000Bumble VJingle BellsComet TailBright BunnyGold EggGold Clanky KartGold Cheep Charger Heart BalloonsLe TricoloreStarchuteLuma ParafoilManta Glider
Favored by Baby RosalinaDonkey KongPaulineMario (Santa)Peach (Wintertime)Baby Peach (Cherub)Rosalina (Aurora)Builder ToadToadette (Explorer) Cloud 9MacharonPlatinum TaxiKarp KartClackety KartGold TrainSnow Skimmer Blue Flower GliderPink Gold Paper GliderFare FlierSweetheart GliderRainbow StarchuteGold Swooper

Halloween Tour (2020)

In the 2020 Halloween Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the second course in the Shy Guy Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the King Boo Cup. Its T variant appeared as the second course in the Bowser Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Waluigi Cup, and its R variant appeared as the first course in the Peachette Cup.

The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Shy Guy Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Shy GuyRosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time)Peach (Wedding) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellowPrancerSweet Daytripper Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's KiteSilver BellsSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart Glider
Favored by LemmyLudwigPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (SNES)Mario (Halloween)Dry Bones (Gold) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperYellow Turbo BirdoGold BlooperPink WingHappy Ride8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FramePumpkin KartGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson CraneButterfly Sunset8-Bit StarRainy BalloonsPiranha Plant Hanafuda
The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Bowser Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaBowserMetal MarioPink Gold PeachMario (Santa)Mario (SNES) RoyaleEgg 1Comet TailBright BunnyHappy Ride8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe TricoloreBright Glider8-Bit StarSuper Mario Kart Glider
Favored by Mario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (Sunshine)Mario (Halloween)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)King Boo (Gold) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot KartRibbon RiderComet TailPrancerPumpkin Kart Oilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingHeart BalloonsButterfly SunsetNew Year's KitePiranha Plant Hanafuda
Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour Peachette Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyPeachetteIce MarioMario (Santa)Baby Peach (Cherub)Peach (Wedding)Dry Bones (Gold) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitKarp KartRose QueenHappy RideGold TrainGold Cheep Charger Crimson CraneBlizzard ParasolBright Glider8-Bit StarBullet Bill Parachute
Favored by Baby RosalinaRosalinaMetal MarioRosalina (Halloween)Pauline (Party Time)Mario (SNES)Mario (Sunshine)King Boo (Gold) Cheep ChargerPink WingHead HonchoApple KartComet TailSweet Daytripper8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe TricoloreSoaring JackSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderPiranha Plant Hanafuda

Sunset Tour

In the Sunset Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the first course in the Roy Cup and location of the bonus challenge in the Baby Rosalina Cup. Its R variant appeared as the first course in the Toad Cup, and its T variant appeared as the third course in the Bowser Jr. Cup.

The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Toad Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyIce MarioMario (Santa)Baby Peach (Cherub)Peach (Wedding)Dry Bones (Gold) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitKarp KartRose QueenHappy RideGold TrainGold Cheep Charger Crimson CraneBlizzard ParasolBright Glider8-Bit StarBullet Bill ParachuteJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by Baby RosalinaToadRosalinaMetal MarioPeachetteRosalina (Halloween)Pauline (Party Time)Mario (SNES)Mario (Sunshine)King Boo (Gold) Cheep ChargerPink WingHead HonchoApple KartComet TailSweet Daytripper8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameSunset CloudBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe TricoloreSoaring JackSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderPiranha Plant Hanafuda
Roy Cup from Mario Kart Tour Roy Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time)Peach (Wedding) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellowPrancerSweet Daytripper Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's KiteSilver BellsSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigRoyPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (SNES)Dry Bones (Gold) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperYellow Turbo BirdoGold BlooperPink WingHappy Ride8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameSunset CloudGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson Crane8-Bit StarRainy BalloonsPiranha Plant Hanafuda
Bowser Jr. Cup from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Jr. Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal MarioPink Gold PeachMario (Santa)Mario (SNES) RoyaleEgg 1Comet TailBright BunnyHappy Ride8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe TricoloreBright Glider8-Bit StarSuper Mario Kart GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by BowserBowser Jr.Mario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Captain ToadToadette (Explorer)Mario (Sunshine)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)King Boo (Gold) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot KartRibbon RiderComet TailClanky KartPrancerClackety Kart Oilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingHeart BalloonsPink Gold Paper GliderNew Year's KiteTreasure MapPiranha Plant Hanafuda

Mario vs. Luigi Tour

In the Mario vs. Luigi Tour, Rainbow Road's R/T variant appeared as the first course in the Fire Bro Cup.

Fire Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour Fire Bro Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R/T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaPink Gold PeachRosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (SNES)Peach (Halloween)King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Shy Guy (Gold)King Boo (Gold) Poltergust 4000Bumble VJingle BellsComet TailBright BunnyGold EggGold Clanky KartGold Cheep Charger Heart BalloonsLe TricoloreStarchuteLuma ParafoilManta GliderSunset Balloons
Favored by Baby RosalinaMarioLuigiFire BroPaulineMario (Santa)Peach (Wintertime)Baby Peach (Cherub)Rosalina (Aurora)Builder ToadDonkey Kong Jr. (SNES) Cloud 9Red Standard 8Green Standard 8MacharonPlatinum TaxiKarp KartFestival GirlBlack Kabuki DasherSurf SailerGold TrainSnow Skimmer Blue Flower GliderFare FlierSweetheart GliderRainbow Starchute8-Bit StarGold SwooperPiranha Plant HanafudaJumping Mario Hanafuda

Winter Tour (2020)

In the 2020 Winter Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the second course in the Morton Cup. Its R variant appeared as the third course in the Rosalina Cup, and its T variant appeared as the first course in the Metal Mario Cup.

The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Rosalina Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyRosalinaIce MarioMario (Santa)Baby Peach (Cherub)Peach (Wedding)Dry Bones (Gold) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitKarp KartRose QueenHappy RideGold TrainGold Cheep Charger Crimson CraneBlizzard ParasolBright Glider8-Bit StarJolly BellsBullet Bill ParachuteJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by Baby RosalinaMetal MarioPeachetteRosalina (Halloween)Yoshi (Reindeer)Pauline (Party Time)Mario (SNES)Mario (Sunshine)King Boo (Gold) Cheep ChargerPink WingHead HonchoCheermellowJingle BellsApple KartComet TailSweet Daytripper8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe TricoloreStarchuteSoaring JackGift GliderSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderPiranha Plant Hanafuda
The icon of the Metal Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Metal Mario Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal MarioPink Gold PeachMario (Santa)Mario (SNES) RoyaleEgg 1Comet TailBright BunnyHappy Ride8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe TricoloreBright Glider8-Bit StarSuper Mario Kart GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by BowserBowser Jr.Mario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (Sunshine)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)King Boo (Gold)Bowser (Santa) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot KartRibbon RiderComet TailPrancer Oilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingHeart BalloonsNew Year's KiteJolly BellsPiranha Plant Hanafuda
Morton Cup from Mario Kart Tour Morton Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioPauline (Party Time)Peach (Wedding) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellowPrancerSweet Daytripper Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's KiteSilver BellsSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigMortonPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (SNES)Dry Bones (Gold)Bowser (Santa) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperYellow Turbo BirdoGold BlooperPink WingHappy Ride8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameHoliday KingGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson Crane8-Bit StarJolly BellsRainy BalloonsPiranha Plant Hanafuda

Rosalina Tour

In the Rosalina Tour, Rainbow Road appeared as the third course in the Rosalina Cup and the location of the bonus challenge in the Waluigi Cup. Its T variant appeared as the first course in the Roy Cup, and its R variant appeared as the first course in the Peachette Cup.

The icon of the Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour. Rosalina Cup
SNES Rainbow Road
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of RosalinaMetal MarioIce MarioRosalina (Halloween)Pauline (Party Time)Peach (Wedding)Rosalina (Swimwear) Cloud 9Red B DasherKabuki DasherCheermellowPrancerSweet Daytripper Oilpaper UmbrellaGold GliderNew Year's KiteSilver BellsSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by Shy GuyLemmyLudwigPink Shy GuyPeach (Kimono)Rosalina (Aurora)Mario (SNES)Dry Bones (Gold) Bull's-Eye BanzaiDaytripperYellow Turbo BirdoGold BlooperPoison Apple KartPink WingComet TailHappy RideBlue Soda8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameGold Train ParachutePiranha Plant ParafoilWaluigi WingCrimson CraneGreat SailLuma Parafoil8-Bit StarJolly BellsRainy BalloonsWicked WingsPiranha Plant Hanafuda
Roy Cup from Mario Kart Tour Roy Cup
SNES Rainbow Road T
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of Baby RosalinaMetal MarioPink Gold PeachMario (Santa)Mario (SNES) RoyaleEgg 1Bright BunnyHappy Ride8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilGold GliderLe TricoloreBright Glider8-Bit StarSuper Mario Kart GliderJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by RoyBowserBowser Jr.Mario (Musician)Mario (Hakama)Rosalina (Halloween)Rosalina (Swimwear)Mario (Sunshine)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)King Boo (Gold)Bowser (Santa) DaytripperGold BlooperTricksterCarrot KartRibbon RiderComet TailPrancerDreamy EggGold Cheep Charger Oilpaper UmbrellaLightning OilpaperWaluigi WingHeart BalloonsNew Year's KiteJolly BellsButterfly PrismNew Year's 2021Piranha Plant Hanafuda
Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour Peachette Cup
SNES Rainbow Road R
Drivers Karts Gliders
Favorite of LemmyPeachetteIce MarioMario (Santa)Baby Peach (Cherub)Peach (Wedding)Dry Bones (Gold) Koopa ClownBlack CircuitKarp KartRose QueenHappy RideGold TrainGold Cheep Charger Crimson CraneBlizzard ParasolBright Glider8-Bit StarJolly BellsBullet Bill ParachuteJumping Mario Hanafuda
Favored by Baby RosalinaRosalinaMetal MarioRosalina (Halloween)Pauline (Party Time)Mario (SNES)Mario (Sunshine)Fire RosalinaKing Boo (Gold) Cheep ChargerPink WingHead HonchoApple KartComet TailSweet Daytripper8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Pipe FrameGold Snow SkimmerBlue Badwagon BBIA ParafoilOilpaper UmbrellaFull FlightLe TricoloreSoaring JackSilver-and-Gold HeartsSuper Mario Kart GliderButterfly PrismPlanet GliderNew Year's 2021Piranha Plant Hanafuda

Gallery

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Course icons

Screenshots

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese レインボーロード[?]
Reinbō Rōdo
Rainbow Road
Chinese 彩虹之路[?]
Cǎihóng zhī Lù
Rainbow Road
Chinese (simplified) 彩虹桥 (Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart: Super Circuit prototype)[?]
Cǎihóng Qiáo
Rainbow Bridge
Dutch Regenboogbaan[?] Rainbow Track
German Regenbogen-Boulevard[?] Rainbow Boulevard
Italian Pista Arcobaleno[?] Rainbow Track
Korean 무지개 로드[?]
Mujigae Rodeu
Raindow Road
Portuguese (NOA) Avenida Arco-íris[?] Rainbow Avenue
Portuguese (NOE) Estrada Arco-Íris[?] Rainbow Road
Russian Трасса Радуга[?]
Trassa Raduga
Rainbow Track
Spanish Senda Arco Iris[?] Rainbow Trail

Trivia

  • Super Mario Kart composer Soyo Oka considers this course's theme to be one of her favorite compositions.[1]
  • SNES Rainbow Road is the only course in Mario Kart 7 not to have a Dash Panel/ramp, and one of four courses not to have a Glide Ramp; the others are N64 Luigi Raceway, GCN Daisy Cruiser, and Rosalina's Ice World.
    • Also, in Mario Kart 8, it is one of the two only courses that do not have any Dash Panels, Glide Ramps, underwater sections, or anti-gravity sections, with the other being GCN Yoshi Circuit, another course from DLC Pack 1.
  • In Mario Kart 8, SNES Rainbow Road, N64 Rainbow Road, the new Rainbow Road and GCN Baby Park are the only courses in the game to have the map in different colors instead of just blue.
  • The track's location has alternated between each of its appearances. In Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 7, and Mario Kart Tour, it is in space, but in Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Mario Kart 8, it is in the night sky.
  • Part of the music for Rainbow Road in Super Mario Kart has been referenced in the theme for Rainbow Road in Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

References

  1. ^ Interview between Rocketbaby and Soyo Oka. Retrieved February 12, 2015.

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