Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

  • Date Sun 21st December 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CST
  • Location Polk City, Iowa
  • Price $25.98 - $46.28
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a jolly good time at the annual Candy Cane Course in Polk City, Iowa, on December 21, 2025! This festive race is perfect for runners of all ages and features exciting distances of 5K and 12K, along with a fun-filled Kid's Dash for the little ones. Join us for a delightful day filled with holiday cheer, where you’ll enjoy great swag including a designer shirt and a custom finisher medal. Participants can look forward to chip-timing with live results, free race photos, and delicious treats waiting at the finish line!

Bring your friends and family along for this merry celebration, and don't worry if you can't make it in person – there’s a virtual race option available so you can join in the fun from anywhere! With youth-based pricing for kids 12 and under at just $22, everyone can participate in the joy of the season. Register by midnight on the Thursday before the event to guarantee your shirt and ensure a fantastic Christmas experience that you won't want to miss!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL CANDY CANE COURSE 5K/12K! A FUN, CHRISTMAS-THEMED EVENT THAT IS PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
THE FUN INCLUDES -

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GREAT SWAG - DESIGNER SHIRT & CUSTOM MEDAL

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CHIP-TIMING WITH LIVE RESULTS AND AWARDS

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FREE PHOTOS

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DELICIOUS TREATS WAITING AT THE FINISH LINE

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PLENTY OF FUN!

GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

CAN'T MAKE THE RACE? NO PROBLEM! WE OFFER A VIRTUAL RACE OPTION WHERE YOU CAN RUN ANYWHERE, AT ANY TIME, AND STILL EARN THE FUN SWAG!

*YOUTH-BASED PRICING FOR THE 5K/12K, 12 & UNDER ARE ONLY $22!

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5K/12K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!

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1 MILE REGISTRATION IS UNTIMED AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!

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THE KID'S DASH IS A FUN, UNTIMED DASH FOR OUR KIDDOS AGES 10 AND UNDER. REGISTRATION INCLUDES A MINI BIB, YOUTH-SIZED SHIRT, AND A SPECIFICALLY CRAFTED MEDAL FOR OUR KIDS' DASH EVENT! (IF YOUR CHILD WANTS TO RUN THE KID'S DASH, AND DOESN'T WANT THE SWAG, THEY ARE WELCOME TO RUN WITH US ON RACE DAY FOR FREE!)

*REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, TWO THURSDAYS BEFORE RACE DAY, TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT!

Races

  • 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $30.98

    1 mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $38.28

  • 12k

    Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $38.28

  • Kids Dash

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $25.98

  • Virtual Race

    Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt

    $46.28

  • Volunteer Then Run

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    $25.98

    Join us for a dynamic volunteering and racing experience! Arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup to lend a hand, ensuring a smooth start to the event. Afterward, hit the pavement and run any distance of your choice.

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Location

Big Creek State Park, 8550 NW 142nd Ave, Polk City, 50226, IA, United States

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