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Sunday, December 13th, 2026
Wolfe Park, Columbus OH
5K · 10K · 15K
28–41°F · some rain risk
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2025
20–33°F
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2024
20–28°F
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2023
26–40°F
dry
2022
29–42°F
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2021
30–48°F
dry
2020
37–42°F
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2019
30–43°F
dry
2018
30–48°F
dry
2017
18–36°F
dry
2016
26–32°F
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About this race
Candy Cane Course - Columbus
Date: 2026-12-13
Location: Wolfe Park, Columbus, OH
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free Photos: capture your race day moments
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Fun For Everyone
- Plenty of Fun: 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 Includes: 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Additional Events
- 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!
- Free Registration: 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!
More Information
For additional details and registration, visit the official race page: Candy Cane Course - Columbus.
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 12 – 14, 2026.
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