121 North Bentz St, Frederick MD
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Event Overview
- Date: 2025-12-06
- Location: 121 North Bentz St, Frederick, MD
- Race URL: Candy Cane Dash
- Beneficiary: Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland
Community Support
- Shop Local: Shop your local favorites post race! Show your bib, get a sweet discount, support our community.
- Participating Businesses: View the full list of participating businesses here.
Event Details
- Race Type: 5K dash around Frederick Maryland's Baker Park
- Costumes: Come ready to compete, or come in a (safe) costume!
- Atmosphere: A high-energy event for all!
- Race Schedule: You can view the race day schedule and additional event info at www.candycanedash.org.
What is Girls on the Run?
- Program Focus: A youth development after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade.
- Inspiration: Dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.
- Activities: Creatively integrating running or movement.
- Season Conclusion: Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K run!
Companion Race
- Gingerbread Dash: A companion race on December 7, 2025, in Downtown Hagerstown.
- Event Spirit: Promises to be the perfect complement to the Candy Cane Dash with holiday cheer!
- Linking Medals: Includes linking medals for participants.
- More Information: Visit www.gingerbreaddash.org for details.
Weather Message
- Status: The Candy Cane Dash is still currently scheduled to continue.
- Conditions: We race rain, snow or shine!
- Monitoring: The team along with the city will monitor road conditions.
- Updates: Email/text notifications if any changes occur.
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