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Candy Land Run

Richland, WA

Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Where

Candy Mountain, Richland WA

Distances

1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

36–50°F

rain

2024

32–37°F

dry

2023

25–33°F

dry

2022

27–39°F

dry

2021

55–63°F

dry

2020

36–51°F

dry

2019

29–41°F

dry

2018

37–52°F

rain

2017

36–51°F

dry

2016

36–53°F

dry

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About this race

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. Enjoy some of Tri-Cities' local trails, visit the candy-themed stations for a variety of treats, and meet special Candy Land characters. 

This event is a fundraiser for Mirror Ministries . All proceeds and entry fees will go directly to support Mirror Ministries, an organization of people who embrace a vision of hope for victims and survivors of sex trafficking. We work toward this vision knowing God’s grace is reflected in each one of us as we pray, serve, and give to show survivors their true worth.

For more information visit https://www.mirror-ministries.org/

 

Walk - Run - Hike - Ruck Details:  

This sweet adventure will start and end in the parking lot of Candy Mountain in Richland, WA. We offer two different routes depending on your ability and how long you want to stay in Candy Land. All routes will be on trails. You will be given a fun map for each route, and the stations will be marked on it. The longer you participate, the more treats you get! Service animals only; must be leashed at all times Each finisher will get a wooden finisher medal. Awards will be given to the Top Overall male and female (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) in the 3.5 mile distance. RUCK finishers will get a special ruck patch.  3.5 mile will be chip-timed by Eastern Oregon Sports Timing. 1.25 is not timed and is just for fun! 

There will be two start times for the Chocolate Route 3.5 mile: 

9:00 a.m. for runners who plan to finish in under 1 hour.

10:30 a.m. for hikers/runners who plan to finish in over 1 hour. 

 

Prices:

Gumdrop Loop 1.25 mile:       $25 until 10/01 then $35 until race day  Chocolate Route 3.5 mile:      $35 until 10/01 then $45 until race day

Chocolate Route 3.5 mile RUCK:      $35 until 10/01 then $45 until race day

2 years old and younger are free 

 

Parking:

To be announced. 

Online Registration Dates:

Online registration will be open until the start of each distance on race day or until registration is full. There will be NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION.

Bib Pick-up:

To be announced. 

 

 

 

 

Course map

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