Candy Cane Course - Colorado Springs

Candy Cane Course - Colorado Springs is a Christmas-themed, family-friendly running event held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on December 5, 2026. Five formats all start at 9:00 a.m.: a 15K (9.3 miles), a 10K (6.2 miles), a 5K (3.1 miles), a 1 Mile, and a Kids Dash of about 50 yards for the youngest participants. Registration includes a branded shirt, a personalized bib, and a finisher medal, with chip timing and live results for the timed races and untimed options for those who just want to enjoy the morning. Free photos, treats at the finish, and a virtual option round out the package, and youth pricing applies to some races.

With distances from a kids dash to a 15K, you can pick the effort that fits where you are in December. The 15K is a solid choice if you are building toward a spring half marathon and want a long tempo effort with a bib on, while the 10K and 5K suit a first race or a quick end-of-year time check. Kids Dash registration includes size-appropriate items, and early registration guarantees your shirt. Whatever the distance, a longer warm-up helps on a cold Colorado morning.