Island Lake State Park-Hickory Parking Lot, Brighton MI
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
🎄 Candy Cane Course Overview
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! 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 memories!
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
🎉 Fun for Everyone
- Plenty of fun: activities for the whole family!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
🏃♂️ Virtual Race Option
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 Pricing Information
Youth-based pricing for the 5k/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!
- 5k/12k 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!)
- Shirt Guarantee: Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
🚗 Parking Information
Please note a $10 parking fee is required to enter the park, unless you have an RSU Annual Pass.
🔗 Event Details
For more information and registration, visit the Candy Cane Course event page.
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