In 41 days · Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
Rolling Hills Water Park, Ypsilanti MI
Distances
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Typical weather
24–36°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
21–28°F
dry
2024
11–24°F
dry
2023
25–41°F
dry
2022
30–37°F
dry
2021
30–44°F
dry
2020
37–53°F
rain
2019
16–36°F
dry
2018
23–38°F
dry
2017
12–30°F
dry
2016
24–33°F
rain
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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 -
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!
- 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!
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