Campbellsville Candy Cane Relays

  • Date Sat 6th December 2025
  • Time 3:00PM EST
  • Location Campbellsville, Kentucky
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for a festive day of fun and competition at the 2025 Campbellsville Candy Cane Relays! On Saturday, December 6, 2025, join us in the heart of Downtown Campbellsville, Taylor, for this exciting community relay race that kicks off just before the annual Campbellsville Christmas Parade. Teams of four will race in a thrilling 4x400 meter format, each runner tackling a 400-meter leg while passing a life-sized candy cane baton. This single-elimination event is designed for teams of all kinds, so gather your friends, family, and even that neighbor you rarely talk to—just ensure at least two team members are female for a chance at bonus points!

With a limit of 50 teams, you'll want to secure your spot early for a chance at glory and festive fun. The event features free hot cocoa and holiday treats at the finish line, making it the perfect way to celebrate the season. Check-in begins at 2:00 PM with a course preview lap at 2:45 PM, leading up to the relays starting at 3:00 PM. Don’t miss the chance to experience the joy of teamwork, community spirit, and holiday cheer as you race to claim victory and enjoy the

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 2025 CANDY CANE RELAYS!

A fun, fast-paced community relay race happening on Saturday, December 6 in Downtown Campbellsville before the annual Campbellsville Christmas Parade!

Challenge your endurance, pacing, and teamwork in this thrilling, single-elimination bracket of a race. If you enjoy _movement_, FESTIVE CHEER, and value community as much as a personal record, this event is for YOU.

EVENT FORMAT

LIMITED TO 50 TEAMS!

Teams of 4 will compete in heats along a closed course (_400m per person, 4x400 style_).

Every person takes on a 400m leg, handing the LIFE-SIZED CANDY CANE BATON off to their teammate.

Your team advances to the next round by placing in the Top 3 in your heat, which means flawless teamwork is the real key to victory!

Teams advance bracket-style until one team is crowned champion!

FREE hot cocoa and holiday treats at the finish line!



WHO CAN BE ON MY TEAM?

We're glad you asked. Your mom, your goofy uncle, your unathletic cousin, your favorite neighbor, your non-favorite neighbor, your coach, your teacher: BRING THEM ALL!

ONLY REQUIREMENT: EACH TEAM MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 FEMALE PARTICIPANTS.

Bonus points for all female teams! (_not really, but we saw this energy at Banana Relays and we LOVED IT!_)



TEAM CHECK-IN & START/FINISH AREA

TEAM CHECK-IN: Offices of Chamber & Tourism @ 325 E Main St ste. 2, Campbellsville, KY 42718

START/FINISH: Intersection of Lebanon Ave & Intersection (same address as Team-Check-In)

Follow Campbellsville Running Soles on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cvillerunningsoles/]& Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555665046172]for updates!



SCHEDULE

2:00PM Team Check-in @ Chamber/Tourism Office at 325 E Main St SITE. 2, Campbellsville, KY 42718 / _Santa's Jams will be on the aux!_

2:45PM Course Preview Lap / _Festive fits, y'all._

3:00PM Relays Begin / _Let's see what you're made of!_

4:30PM Awards / _Cheers to all and to all a good night!_

5:00PM CAMPBELLSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE!

Races

  • Candy Cane Relays

    Sat 6th December 2025 (3:00PM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    This is a single-elimination, team relay race where participants (teams) may complete UP TO THREE 400m loops by the end of the event. IF their team advances to the next round, they will proceed to compete in another heat (400m loop per person).

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Location

300 E Main Street, Campbellsville, 42718, KY, United States

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