What is the weather usually like on race day for the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Elk Grove Village, IL, December race mornings typically start near 23°F and warm to around 36°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 1 of the last 10 years.

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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Elk Grove Village, IL

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

Where

Busse Woods Picnic Grove #32, Elk Grove Village IL

Distances

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K

Typical weather

23–36°F · low rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

17–29°F

dry

2024

4–15°F

dry

2023

26–35°F

dry

2022

34–42°F

dry

2021

31–47°F

dry

2020

32–39°F

rain

2019

17–46°F

dry

2018

30–40°F

dry

2017

17–30°F

dry

2016

12–30°F

dry

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23°F at the start.

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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 -

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!