Candy Land Run

Candy Land Run

Date: November 28, 2026

Location: Candy Mountain, Richland, WA

For more information, visit the official race page.

Event Description

• Magical Journey: Take a magical journey through a life-sized Candy Land! Walk, hike, or run as you relive one of your favorite childhood games as a real-life adventure.
• Local Trails: Enjoy some of Tri-Cities' local trails and visit the candy-themed stations for a variety of treats.
• Special Characters: Meet special Candy Land characters along the route.
• Fundraiser: This event is a fundraiser for Mirror Ministries, supporting victims and survivors of sex trafficking.

Route Details

• Starting Point: This sweet adventure will start and end in the parking lot of Candy Mountain in Richland, WA.
• Routes: We offer three different routes depending on your ability and how long you want to stay in Candy Land.
• Fun Map: You will be given a fun map for each route, and the stations will be marked on it.
• Finisher Medal: Each finisher will get a wooden finisher medal and awards will be given to Top Overall male and female in the 3.5 mile and 10k distance.

Awards

• Top Finishers: Awards for Top Overall male and female (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) in the 3.5 mile and 10k distance.
• Ruck Finishers: RUCK finishers will receive a special ruck patch.
• Age Group Awards: Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in age groups: 3-5, 6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89.
• Timing: 10k & 3.5 mile will be chip-timed by Eastern Oregon Sports Timing. 1.25 is not timed and is just for fun!

Registration Prices

• Gumdrop Loop (1.25 mile): $20 from 6/2 to 10/29, $25 in-person.
• Chocolate Route (3.5 mile): $35 from 6/2 to 10/29, $40 in-person.
• Licorice Trail (10k): $45 from 6/2 to 10/29, $50 in-person.
• Licorice Trail (10k RUCK): $45 from 6/2 to 10/29, $50 in-person.

~ 2 years old and younger are free.

Parking Information

• Parking Location: NEW FOR 2025 - Parking will be at Bethel Church - 600 Shockley Rd, Richland, WA 99352.
• Shuttle Service: There will be a shuttle bus every 15 minutes to and from Candy Mountain starting at 8:00 a.m.
• Visibility: Make sure your race bib is visible for volunteers as you load buses.
• No Parking: NO PARKING ON THE ROADWAY CLOSE TO THE CANDY MOUNTAIN PARKING LOT OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.

Registration Dates

• Online Registration: Closes on Tuesday, October 28th at 8 p.m.
• Bib Pick-up: Thursday, October 30th from 2-6 p.m. at Runners Soul, 5020 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336.
• In-person Registration: Saturday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Candy Mountain parking lot, if there are registration spots available.