Candy Cane 5K

🎄 Candy Cane 5K Overview

This special run is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!

• Date: Saturday, December 6th
• Theme: Candy cane themed run with festive attire encouraged, such as ugly sweaters, Santa outfits, or costume teams.
• Prizes: Top finishers and best costumes will receive candy cane themed prizes.
• Participants: All registrants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt, candy canes, hot chocolate and marshmallows, Christmas cookies, and the traditional post-race water and bananas.

🤝 Collaborative Event Details

The Candy Cane 5K is a collaborative event between Cairn University, ChoiceOne, AlphaCare and RUN 12:1 Running Club to raise money for the New Horizon Scholarship Fund at Cairn University. New Horizons is an initiative to provide support to new mothers who chose to give birth even though their educational and career goals would be interrupted by unplanned pregnancy, delivery, and parenthood.

• Scholarship Support: Students receiving the full tuition scholarship will also receive academic support and a nurturing Christian community.
• Purpose: Aims to help new mothers in their educational pursuits.

🏃‍♂️ Race Participation

The Candy Cane 5K takes place on paved roads throughout the Cairn University campus and surrounding neighborhood streets. There is also a family-friendly 1-mile fun run/walk option and a virtual option for those who prefer.

• Options: Participate in the 5K or 1-mile event in Langhorne, PA, or virtually from anywhere in the world from December 6–9.
• Location: Cairn University, 200 Manor Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047.

📅 Race Information

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
• Course: Paved road race over a rolling terrain course on the Cairn University campus and surrounding neighborhood streets
• Distance: 5k (3.1 miles) or 1-mile fun run/walk
• Parking: No parking in lots D or E on race day: follow signs to lot C or use upper campus lots
• Registration: Complete online by Friday, December 8th at noon: limited on-site registration as space permits
• Check-in: 9:00am - 9:45am
• Start Time: 10:00am – Rain, snow or shine
• Fee: $35 (pre-registration)/$40 on-site: alumni, faculty & staff $30: Students $20
• Race Shirts: All participants will receive the custom designed, long sleeve, Candy Cane race-shirt

🏆 Divisions and Awards

Divisions/Awards (for 5K only):

• Top 3: Male / Female Overall Winners
• Awards: Age Group Awards
• Costume Prizes: Christmas Themed Costume Prizes

For more information and to register, visit the official race page at Candy Cane 5K.