Candy Cane 5K

Race Overview

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

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
• Location: Cairn University, 200 Manor Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047
• Registration: Please complete on-line by Friday, December 8th at noon.
• Parking: There will be no parking in lots D or E on race day.

Theme and Costumes

Join us on Saturday, December 6th for a candy cane themed run! 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!

• Costumes: Top finishers and top costumes, both individuals and teams of three or more, 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.

Course Information

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.

• Distance: 5k (3.1 miles) or 1-mile fun run/walk
• Virtual Option: Participate virtually from anywhere in the world during the weekend of December 6–December 9.

Race Information

• Course: Paved road race over a rolling terrain course on the Cairn University campus and surrounding neighborhood streets
• 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: Students $20.

Divisions and Awards

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

About the Event

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. 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.

For More Information

You can find more details and register for the race at the following link: Candy Cane 5K Registration.