Candy Land Run

🎉 Candy Land Run

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.

🏅 Fundraiser Information

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/

🏃‍♂️ Run/Hike Details

• Start/End Location: The 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.
• Map Provided: You will be given a fun map for each route, and the stations will be marked on it.
• Rewards: The longer you participate, the more treats you get! Service animals only: must be leashed at all times.

🏆 Awards and Timing

Each finisher will get a special finisher gift. Special awards will be given to the Top Overall male and female (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) in the 3.5 mile and 10k distance. All distances will be chip-timed by Eastern Oregon Sports Timing.

💰 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
• Free Entry: Children 2 years old and younger are free. New for 2025 - Free T-shirts will be included with every registration (register by October 12th to be guaranteed your shirt size)

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Location: Parking will be at Temple Baptist Church 4555 Arena Rd, Richland, WA 99352. Please, carpool!
• Shuttle Service: There will be a shuttle bus every 15 minutes to and from Candy Mountain starting at 8:00 a.m.
• Plan Ahead: Plan ahead for extra time with parking, unloading, and reloading.
• Loading Buses: Make sure race bib is visible for volunteers to see as you are loading buses. Let volunteers and/or drivers know if riding the shuttle to pick up your bib on race day morning.

NO PARKING ON THE ROADWAY CLOSE TO THE CANDY MOUNTAIN PARKING LOT OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.

🗓️ Registration Dates

• Online Registration Closes: Online registration will close on October 29th at 8 p.m.
• Shirt Order Deadline: Shirt orders will end on October 12th at 8 p.m.

📅 Bib Pick-up and In-person Registration

• Friday, October 31st: 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Runners Soul 5020 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
• Saturday, November 1st: 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Candy Mountain parking lot. *if there are registration spots available*