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Sunday, December 20th, 2026
TBD, Grand Rapids MI
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
25–36°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
19–39°F
dry
2024
19–30°F
rain
2023
28–39°F
dry
2022
21–33°F
dry
2021
30–39°F
dry
2020
32–37°F
dry
2019
26–39°F
dry
2018
36–47°F
dry
2017
18–33°F
dry
2016
9–32°F
dry
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About this race
🎄 Candy Cane Course 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 Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free photos: capture your festive 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 Available
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
- 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!)
- Registration Deadline: Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
📅 Race Details
Date: 2026-12-20
Location: TBD, Grand Rapids, MI
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