Candy Cane Dash 5K - Frederick
The Candy Cane Dash is a festive 5K running event held annually in Frederick, Maryland, around Baker Park. Scheduled for the first Saturday of December, it offers a fun and high-energy atmosphere suitable for all ages, including a 1K Fun Run and an ADA-accessible 5K. Participants can run competitively or dress in safe costumes to celebrate the holiday spirit.
The event benefits Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland, a youth program promoting confidence and health through running. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, with awards for top finishers across various age groups. A companion race, the Gingerbread Dash 5K, takes place the following day in Hagerstown, featuring linking medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
