Candy Cane 5K
- Date Sat 30th November 2024
- Location Mountain Home, Arkansas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Candy Cane 5K on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in beautiful Mountain Home, Baxter! This festive event combines the joy of running or walking with the breathtaking Coulter Celebration of Lights at ASUMH, making it the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for packet pickup between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM, with the race starting at 6:00 PM.
The 5K course offers a delightful experience as it winds through the illuminated campus, showcasing stunning light displays. All runners will receive a timing chip with their bib, a commemorative race medal, and can enjoy refreshments like water, bananas, hot cocoa, and cookies at the finish line. Don’t miss the excitement of this enchanting evening filled with lights, laughter, and holiday cheer!
The 5K course offers a delightful experience as it winds through the illuminated campus, showcasing stunning light displays. All runners will receive a timing chip with their bib, a commemorative race medal, and can enjoy refreshments like water, bananas, hot cocoa, and cookies at the finish line. Don’t miss the excitement of this enchanting evening filled with lights, laughter, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
Immerse yourself in lights as you run or walk through the Coulter Celebration of Lights display at ASUMH. This Run/Walk will be the official opening of the 2024 display.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 5:30 PM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
* 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - Packet Pickup at the Keller Fountain
* Please arrive at ASUMH by 5:15 p.m., the gates will close shortly after to provide safety for our participants.
* 5:30 p.m. Coulter Lighting Ceremony
* 6:00 p.m. Race begins
* 7:00 p.m.-ish Race awards
PARKING:
You may park in any of the parking lots on campus.
THE RACE
* Only those running the 5K will receive timing chips with their bibs.
* The course will circle campus twice and finish back at the fountain.
* The 5K course is a bit long, think of it as a bonus light show.
* All participants will receive a race bib, so we know who is participating.
* All participants will receive a commemorative race medal.
* You will find an aid station (with water only) on the course.
* The finish line will have water, bananas, hot-cocoa, and cookies.
T-SHIRTS:
* For those who registered before 11/18, your shirts will be available at packet pickup.
* Anyone with a Post-race Pickup Size can pick up at the Development Office located on Roller Hall when they are printed. (Give us a week or two; well let you know when they are available via email.)
LEARN MORE HERE [https://pirateperryevents.com/candy-cane-5k]
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 5:30 PM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
* 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - Packet Pickup at the Keller Fountain
* Please arrive at ASUMH by 5:15 p.m., the gates will close shortly after to provide safety for our participants.
* 5:30 p.m. Coulter Lighting Ceremony
* 6:00 p.m. Race begins
* 7:00 p.m.-ish Race awards
PARKING:
You may park in any of the parking lots on campus.
THE RACE
* Only those running the 5K will receive timing chips with their bibs.
* The course will circle campus twice and finish back at the fountain.
* The 5K course is a bit long, think of it as a bonus light show.
* All participants will receive a race bib, so we know who is participating.
* All participants will receive a commemorative race medal.
* You will find an aid station (with water only) on the course.
* The finish line will have water, bananas, hot-cocoa, and cookies.
T-SHIRTS:
* For those who registered before 11/18, your shirts will be available at packet pickup.
* Anyone with a Post-race Pickup Size can pick up at the Development Office located on Roller Hall when they are printed. (Give us a week or two; well let you know when they are available via email.)
LEARN MORE HERE [https://pirateperryevents.com/candy-cane-5k]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 29th November 2024
$38.10
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1.5 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 29th November 2024
$27.50
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T-Shirt and a High-Five
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
For those who wish to support the Christmas Lights 5K but who cannot make it the night of the event.
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