Candy Cane 5K

Race Overview

This special run is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Join us on Saturday, December 5th for a candy cane themed run!

• Festive Attire: Runners are encouraged to race in their most festive attire: a super ugly sweater, a Santa outfit, a candy cane outfit—or maybe you and your group dress up as a team of elves or reindeer!
• Prizes: Both the top finishers and the top costumes, both individuals and teams of three or more, will receive candy cane themed prizes.
• Registrants Benefits: 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.

Beneficiary Information

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.

• Purpose of New Horizons: 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 Details: Students who receive the full tuition scholarship also receive academic support and a nurturing Christian community as they seek to renew and/or begin their pursuit of undergraduate education.

Event Details

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.

• Participation Options: You can participate at the 5K or 1-mile event in Langhorne, PA, on Saturday, December 6, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world during the weekend of Friday, December 4–Monday, December 7.

Race Information

• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
• 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
• Location: Cairn University, 200 Manor Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047

Parking and Registration

• Parking: There will be no parking in lots D or E on race day. Please follow event parking signs to lot C (near the pond) or use the lots on the upper portion of campus.
• Registration: Please complete on-line by Friday, December 8th at noon. Limited on-site registration will be available as space permits.
• Check-in: 9:00am - 9:45am
• Start Time: The 5K race and 1-mile walk will both start at 10:00am – Rain, snow or shine.
• Fee: $35 (pre-registration)/$40 on-site: alumni, faculty & staff $30 pre-reg/$35 on-site: Students $20 pre-reg/$25 on-site.
• Race Shirts: All participants will receive the custom designed, long sleeve, Candy Cane race-shirt.

Divisions and Awards

• Overall Winners: Top 3 Male / Female Overall Winners
• Age Group Awards: Awards for various age groups
• Costume Prizes: Special prizes for Christmas themed costumes

For more information and to register, visit: Candy Cane 5K Race Page.