Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

  • Date Sun 21st December 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Polk City, Iowa
  • Price $23.98 - $44.28
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to jingle all the way at the annual Candy Cane Course in Polk City, Iowa, on Sunday, December 21, 2025! This exciting Christmas-themed event features a festive 5K and 12K race, perfect for families and friends looking to embrace the holiday spirit while staying active. Participants can look forward to a fantastic experience that includes great swag such as a designer shirt and custom medal, chip-timing with live results, and delicious treats waiting at the finish line to reward your efforts.

For those with little ones, the event also features a fun Kid's Dash for children aged 10 and under, ensuring that everyone can join in on the festive fun. Plus, if you can't make it to Polk City, you can still participate with a virtual race option, running anywhere and anytime to earn your awesome swag! With youth-based pricing available for those 12 and under, this event is an affordable and joyous way to celebrate the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories—grab your friends and family, and make sure to register by Thursday at midnight the week before the race to guarantee your festive shirt!

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 $20

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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 INCLUDES A 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 THURSDAY AT MIDNIGHT THE WEEK BEFORE THE RACE TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT

Races

  • 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt

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

    $28.98

  • 5k

    Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt

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

    $36.28

  • 12k

    Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt

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

    $36.28

  • Kids Dash

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt

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

    $23.98

  • Virtual Race

    Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt

    $44.28

  • Volunteer Then Run

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt

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

    $23.98

    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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