Candy Cane 5k

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Past event

12:58 AM CST

Mountain Home, Arkansas

$20.00–$40.00 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the exciting Candy Cane 5K on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Mountain Home, Baxter! This festive event invites participants to run or walk through the dazzling Coulter Celebration of Lights display at ASUMH, marking the official opening of the 2024 light show.

Join in on the fun as you take on a slightly longer 5K course, which will circle the campus twice and finish back at the iconic Keller Fountain. The race begins at 6:00 p.m., but be sure to arrive by 5:15 p.m. to check in and enjoy the spectacular Coulter Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. All participants will receive a race bib and a commemorative medal, plus refreshments like water, bananas, hot cocoa, and cookies at the finish line. Don’t miss out on this magical evening filled with lights, community spirit, and holiday cheer!

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Nov 29, 2024

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Races

5k

Includes T-Shirt

Monday, Nov 27, 2023 (7:00 PM CST)

$40.00

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1.5 Mile Walk

Includes T-Shirt

Friday, Nov 24, 2023 (7:00 PM CST)

$25.00

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T-Shirt and a High-Five
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

For those who wish to support the Christmas Lights 5K but who cannot make it the night of the event.

12:58 AM CST

$20.00

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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