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K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run

Renton, WA

Sun, Dec 6, 2026

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When

Sunday, December 6th, 2026

Where

1719 SE Maple Valley Hwy, Renton WA

Distance

5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

47–52°F

dry

2024

37–51°F

dry

2023

47–50°F

rain

2022

36–42°F

dry

2021

36–44°F

rain

2020

41–54°F

dry

2019

43–55°F

dry

2018

31–44°F

dry

2017

32–49°F

dry

2016

26–39°F

dry

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About this race

The K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk is held at the Renton Community Center Campus. Runners and walkers travel along the paved beautiful Cedar River Trail before looping back to the Community Center Campus. Competitive runners, fun runners, walkers and families (with or without) dogs are all invited to this annual event. Accurate and professional chip timing is provided by Negative Split. If registered before 9:00A M on Wednesday, November 25 , participants will receive a hooded sweatshirt. Don't forget about our Annual Pet Food Drive for furry friends in need, help us FILL THE TRUCK! 

Registration Windows:

  • Early Bird Registration - August 19 to November 1.
    • Guarantees you a hooded sweatshirt. 
    • Ages 4 to 17 fee:        $20
    • Ages 18 and up fee:    $30
  • Standard Price Registration - November 2, ending at 9:00AM, November 25.
    • Guarantees you a hooded sweatshirt.  
    • Ages 4 to 17 fee:        $30
    • Ages 18 and up fee:  $40
  • Last Chance Registration -  Begins 9:01AM November 25, through 1:00PM on Saturday December 5.
    • Not eligible to receive a hooded sweatshirt, Fun Run Only.
    • Ages 4 to 17 fee:        $30
    • Ages 18 and up fee:  $40

Race Bib Number Pick Up:
If you have pre-registered, you may pick up your race bib and sweatshirt (if applicable) at The Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy. Renton, 98057, Saturday, December 6, 9:30AM – 5:00PM. If you are picking up for family members or friends, you will need their race day registration confirmation. You will also have the opportunity to pickup your race bib and sweatshirt onsite the morning of the race. 

Race Guidelines for Humans and Dogs:

  • Strollers are welcome on the course for both humans and dogs.
  • Participants NOT wanting to be timed should NOT pass through the finish line, please exit the course to the left or right prior to entering the timing chute.
  • Your race bib is your timing chip. Please wear it outside of your clothing facing forward for accurate timing.
  • Timing will conclude 45 minutes after the start of the race.
  • Walkers stay to the right of the race course.
  • Extra sweatshirts are NOT purchased and will  NOT be available day of race.
  • No more than two dogs per person.
  • All dogs are required to be current on vaccinations.
  • No dogs under six months of age.
  • Dogs must be on leash no more than 6 feet in length.
  • Owners are responsible for the well-being and safety of their dog(s) at all times
  • No female dogs in heat. 
  • No aggressive dogs or aggressive owners. Any signs of aggression towards other dogs or participants will result in being asked to leave the event.
  • Owners are responsible for always picking up after their dog(s). 

Pet Food Drive:
Please bring a can/bag of pet food to be donated to local animals in need. Help us FILL THE TRUCK! 

Click here: Course Map

Course Closure:
Recreational walkers/runners are non-competitive and will not be timed if finishing after 45 minutes. If you are participating in this event but are not being timed please be considerate and not cross the finish line where timing is taking place. Keep to the right or left of the timing chute.

Awards and Results:
Awards will be given to the top three runners overall in the following categories: Male 55+, Female 55+, Male 18-54, Female 18-54, Non-Binary Adult 18+, Youth 1-17. 

Hooded Sweatshirts:
After 9:00AM November 26, hooded Sweatshirts are no longer available. Extra sweatshirts are not purchased and will NOT be available at the end of the race. The sweatshirt size you selected is what's purchased. Sweatshirts are unisex sizing.

Course map

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