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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
TBD, Kansas City MO
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
29–45°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
21–43°F
dry
2024
30–49°F
dry
2023
25–47°F
dry
2022
30–36°F
dry
2021
23–37°F
dry
2020
28–41°F
dry
2019
31–48°F
dry
2018
41–53°F
dry
2017
40–52°F
dry
2016
8–29°F
dry
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29°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Candy Cane Course Overview
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Features
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free photos: capture your moments
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Registration Information
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! 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!
Pricing Details
*Youth-based pricing: for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
- 5k/10k/15k: 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: 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!)
Important Registration Deadline
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Event Information
Date: 2026-12-19
Location: Kansas City, MO
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