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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Busse Woods Picnic Grove #32, Elk Grove Village IL
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
23–36°F · low rain risk
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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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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-12-12
- Location: Busse Woods Picnic Grove #32, Elk Grove Village, IL
- Race URL: Candy Cane Course Registration
Fun Activities
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free Photos: capture your holiday spirit!
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Additional Information
- Enjoy: Plenty of fun!
- Invite: Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
- Virtual Option: 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 Pricing: Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
Registration Details
- 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!
- 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!)
- Shirt Guarantee: Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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