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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
El Pomar Youth Sports Park, Colorado Springs CO
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
22–44°F · low rain risk
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2025
14–35°F
dry
2024
28–46°F
dry
2023
21–56°F
dry
2022
29–53°F
dry
2021
22–62°F
dry
2020
28–53°F
dry
2019
23–40°F
dry
2018
2–37°F
dry
2017
16–39°F
dry
2016
24–51°F
dry
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About this race
Candy Cane Course Overview
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free photos: capture your holiday spirit
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Participation Options
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth Pricing
- 5k/10k/15k: registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 1 Mile: registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- Kid's Dash: a fun, untimed dash for kids ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for the kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
Registration Information
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Event Details
Candy Cane Course - Colorado Springs
Date: December 5, 2026
Location: El Pomar Youth Sports Park, Colorado Springs, CO
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 4 – 6, 2026.
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