Candy Cane Course - Lansing
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Candy Cane Course - Lansing
The Candy Cane Course - Lansing is a community road race held on December 20, 2025, at Burchard Park, 220 E Maple St, Lansing, MI. The event offers multiple participation options including in-person distances, a kids dash, a virtual race, and opportunities to volunteer. Entry fees are listed in a range from $22 to $42, with a youth price of $22 for 12 and under in the 5k/12k events.
- 1 Mile
- 5k
- 12k
- Kids Dash (ages 10 and under, untimed)
- Virtual Race
Race details and logistics
The 5k and 12k are chip-timed and use live results; those distances include awards. The 1 Mile, Kids Dash, and Virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for age group awards. Age-group awards for the 5k/12k include overall and masters plus top three male and female in standard age brackets from 10 & under up to 80+. Race registration for timed distances includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal; the mile and kids dash registrations include similar swag, with youth-sized options for children.
The virtual event includes a digital bib, mailed event shirt and finisher medal, and packet shipping. The event offers free photos, treats at the finish area, and accepts new, unwrapped toy donations for Toys for Tots. Events proceed in varied weather with a no-refund policy; cancellation will occur only for venue requirements or hazardous conditions and may convert entries to the virtual option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.