Candy Cane Course
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Event overview
The Candy Cane Course - Colorado Springs is scheduled for December 28, 2025 at El Pomar Youth Sports Park, 2212 Executive Cir, Colorado Springs, CO. The event is holiday-themed and offers in-person and virtual options. Distance events listed for the day include:
- Kids Dash (ages 10 and under), untimed
- 1 Mile, untimed
- 5k, chip-timed with live results
- 12k, chip-timed with live results
- Virtual Race
- Volunteer then Run
Price range for the event is listed as $25.98 to $46.28, including a $4.28 fee. The event page notes free photos, awards, and treats at the finish line. There is also a Toys for Tots donation collection at the event.
Registration, logistics and awards
5k and 12k registrations include a custom bib, designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The Kids Dash includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a kids' medal; children may run the Kids Dash without taking the swag for no fee. Youth pricing for 5k/12k is $22 for ages 12 and under.
Packet pickup is available on race day before the event. Virtual participants receive a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and shipping; mailed packets ship the Wednesday after the race. Course maps are provided and the course may change due to permit or volunteer restrictions.
Age-group awards for the 5k and 12k include male and female overall, masters (40+), and top three male and female in standard age bands through 80+. The Kids Dash, 1 Mile, and Virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for age-group awards. The organizer has a no-refund policy and will only cancel or transfer to virtual for venue issues or ice hazards. Volunteer roles include rewards such as free future race entries or a $20 gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.