The Great Candy Run

NOV
9
2025
Join The Great Candy Run at Washington Park in Denver on November 9, 2025 for a candy themed 5K, a free kids fun run and family friendly festivities. Run in person or virtually to support the Fetal Health Foundation and enjoy sweets, music, and costumes.
Sun 9 Nov 2025
5 kilometers

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The Great Candy Run : event overview

The Great Candy Run is a candy-themed running event held at Washington Park in Denver on November 9, 2025. The event benefits the Fetal Health Foundation; proceeds support the foundation’s programs for families facing fetal syndromes. The organizer lists the Fetal Health Foundation as the event’s fundraising partner and reports funds raised to date.

Format, features and registration

The event offers a 5K run/walk and a free Jolly Rancher kids fun run. A virtual option is available under the "Sweet it from Home" program; the virtual entry includes mailing of a shirt and finisher medal. Race day activities include bib pickup and on-site new registration at Washington Park, music, entertainment, a candy-themed "Sweet Street," costume contest, prizes, and finisher medals for 5K participants.

Registration pricing stated on the event page includes fees. Published prices include:

  • 5K Run/Walk : $44.79
  • Family 4-Pack (per household) : $135.73
  • Virtual 5K : $44.79

The event notes a $5 automatic discount for participants aged 12 and under and those aged 60 and over. Volunteer opportunities are listed by the organizer, and race day registration is available via QR code or at a registration tent for cash or check. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk

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