Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
- Date Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Polk City, Iowa
- Price $23.98 - $44.28
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the festive fun at the annual Candy Cane Course in Polk City, Iowa! On Sunday, December 21st, 2025, join us for a delightful Christmas-themed running event that caters to the entire family. Participants can choose between a 5K or 12K race, both of which promise an exhilarating experience filled with holiday cheer. Enjoy fantastic swag, including a designer shirt and a custom medal, and take advantage of chip-timing with live results to track your performance.
After crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious treats waiting for you, and capture the moment with free photos! Kids will love the special Kid's Dash, and youth pricing for the 5K and 12K is just $20 for participants aged 12 and under. Can’t make it in person? No worries! A virtual race option allows you to join the fun from anywhere, ensuring you don’t miss out on the excitement. Grab your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and make this holiday season one to remember at the Candy Cane Course!
After crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious treats waiting for you, and capture the moment with free photos! Kids will love the special Kid's Dash, and youth pricing for the 5K and 12K is just $20 for participants aged 12 and under. Can’t make it in person? No worries! A virtual race option allows you to join the fun from anywhere, ensuring you don’t miss out on the excitement. Grab your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and make this holiday season one to remember at the Candy Cane Course!
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 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!
THE FUN INCLUDES -
*
GREAT SWAG - DESIGNER SHIRT & CUSTOM MEDAL
*
CHIP-TIMING WITH LIVE RESULTS AND AWARDS
*
FREE PHOTOS
*
DELICIOUS TREATS WAITING AT THE FINISH LINE
*
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
*
5K/12K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
1 MILE REGISTRATION IS UNTIMED AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
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
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1 Mile
Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt
Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$28.98
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)
$36.28
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12k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt
Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$36.28
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Kids Dash
Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt
Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$23.98
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Virtual Race
Incl. $4.28 Fee & Sweatshirt
$44.28
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Volunteer Then Run
Incl. $3.98 Fee & Sweatshirt
Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$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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