Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
Sun, Dec 20, 2026
In 42 days
Altoona, IA
Altoona Aquatics Park
Typically 22–38°F · low rain risk
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2025
28–43°F
dry
2024
20–29°F
dry
2023
28–45°F
dry
2022
6–27°F
dry
2021
21–38°F
dry
2020
13–37°F
dry
2019
31–46°F
dry
2018
31–41°F
dry
2017
27–39°F
dry
2016
20–40°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
The fun includes -
- Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing with live results and awards
- Free photos
- Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
- Plenty of fun! 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-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
- 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!
- The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our 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!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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