Candy Land Run
- Date Sat 28th November 2026 - Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Richland, Washington
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 5 races
Event summary
Get ready for a whimsical adventure at the Candy Land Run, taking place from November 28 to December 5, 2026, in Richland, Benton! This delightful event invites participants to walk, hike, or run through a life-sized Candy Land, reliving the magic of childhood in a real-life setting. Enjoy the stunning local trails while visiting candy-themed stations that offer a variety of sweet treats and the chance to meet special Candy Land characters.
The event features two exciting race distances: the fun-filled 1.25-mile Gumdrop Loop for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, and the timed 3.5-mile Chocolate Route for competitive runners and hikers. Both routes start and end in the parking lot of Candy Mountain, with awards for the top overall male and female finishers in the 3.5-mile race. Plus, all proceeds will support Mirror Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping victims and survivors of sex trafficking. Don't miss out on this sweet experience—register online today and embark on a magical journey filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
The event features two exciting race distances: the fun-filled 1.25-mile Gumdrop Loop for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, and the timed 3.5-mile Chocolate Route for competitive runners and hikers. Both routes start and end in the parking lot of Candy Mountain, with awards for the top overall male and female finishers in the 3.5-mile race. Plus, all proceeds will support Mirror Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping victims and survivors of sex trafficking. Don't miss out on this sweet experience—register online today and embark on a magical journey filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
TAKE A MAGICAL JOURNEY THROUGH A LIFE-SIZED CANDY LAND! WALK, HIKE, OR RUN AS YOU RELIVE ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CHILDHOOD GAMES AS A REAL-LIFE ADVENTURE. ENJOY SOME OF TRI-CITIES' LOCAL TRAILS, VISIT THE CANDY-THEMED STATIONS FOR A VARIETY OF TREATS, AND MEET SPECIAL CANDY LAND CHARACTERS.
THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR MIRROR MINISTRIES. ALL PROCEEDS AND ENTRY FEES WILL GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT MIRROR MINISTRIES, AN ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE WHO EMBRACE A VISION OF HOPE FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. WE WORK TOWARD THIS VISION KNOWING GODS GRACE IS REFLECTED IN EACH ONE OF US AS WE PRAY, SERVE, AND GIVE TO SHOW SURVIVORS THEIR TRUE WORTH.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HTTPS://WWW.MIRROR-MINISTRIES.ORG/ [https://www.mirror-ministries.org/]
WALK - RUN - HIKE - RUCK DETAILS:
THIS SWEET ADVENTURE WILL START AND END IN THE PARKING LOT OF CANDY MOUNTAIN IN RICHLAND, WA. WE OFFER TWO DIFFERENT ROUTES DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND HOW LONG YOU WANT TO STAY IN CANDY LAND. ALL ROUTES WILL BE ON TRAILS. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A FUN MAP FOR EACH ROUTE, AND THE STATIONS WILL BE MARKED ON IT. THE LONGER YOU PARTICIPATE, THE MORE TREATS YOU GET! SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY; MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES
EACH FINISHER WILL GET A WOODEN FINISHER MEDAL. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE (1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE) IN THE 3.5 MILE DISTANCE. RUCK FINISHERS WILL GET A SPECIAL RUCK PATCH.
3.5 MILE WILL BE CHIP-TIMED BY EASTERN OREGON SPORTS TIMING [http://www.eost.biz]. 1.25 IS NOT TIMED AND IS JUST FOR FUN!
There will be two start times for the Chocolate Route 3.5 mile:
9:00 a.m. for runners who plan to finish in under 1 hour.
10:30 a.m. for hikers/runners who plan to finish in over 1 hour.
PRICES:
GUMDROP LOOP 1.25 MILE: $25 UNTIL 10/01 THEN $35 UNTIL RACE DAY
CHOCOLATE ROUTE 3.5 MILE: $35 UNTIL 10/01 THEN $45 UNTIL RACE DAY
Chocolate Route 3.5 mile RUCK: $35 until 10/01 then $45 until race day
2 years old and younger are free
PARKING:
To be announced.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES:
Online registration will be open until the start of each distance on race day or until registration is full. There will be NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION.
BIB PICK-UP:
To be announced.
THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR MIRROR MINISTRIES. ALL PROCEEDS AND ENTRY FEES WILL GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT MIRROR MINISTRIES, AN ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE WHO EMBRACE A VISION OF HOPE FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. WE WORK TOWARD THIS VISION KNOWING GODS GRACE IS REFLECTED IN EACH ONE OF US AS WE PRAY, SERVE, AND GIVE TO SHOW SURVIVORS THEIR TRUE WORTH.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HTTPS://WWW.MIRROR-MINISTRIES.ORG/ [https://www.mirror-ministries.org/]
WALK - RUN - HIKE - RUCK DETAILS:
THIS SWEET ADVENTURE WILL START AND END IN THE PARKING LOT OF CANDY MOUNTAIN IN RICHLAND, WA. WE OFFER TWO DIFFERENT ROUTES DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND HOW LONG YOU WANT TO STAY IN CANDY LAND. ALL ROUTES WILL BE ON TRAILS. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A FUN MAP FOR EACH ROUTE, AND THE STATIONS WILL BE MARKED ON IT. THE LONGER YOU PARTICIPATE, THE MORE TREATS YOU GET! SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY; MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES
EACH FINISHER WILL GET A WOODEN FINISHER MEDAL. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE (1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE) IN THE 3.5 MILE DISTANCE. RUCK FINISHERS WILL GET A SPECIAL RUCK PATCH.
3.5 MILE WILL BE CHIP-TIMED BY EASTERN OREGON SPORTS TIMING [http://www.eost.biz]. 1.25 IS NOT TIMED AND IS JUST FOR FUN!
There will be two start times for the Chocolate Route 3.5 mile:
9:00 a.m. for runners who plan to finish in under 1 hour.
10:30 a.m. for hikers/runners who plan to finish in over 1 hour.
PRICES:
GUMDROP LOOP 1.25 MILE: $25 UNTIL 10/01 THEN $35 UNTIL RACE DAY
CHOCOLATE ROUTE 3.5 MILE: $35 UNTIL 10/01 THEN $45 UNTIL RACE DAY
Chocolate Route 3.5 mile RUCK: $35 until 10/01 then $45 until race day
2 years old and younger are free
PARKING:
To be announced.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES:
Online registration will be open until the start of each distance on race day or until registration is full. There will be NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION.
BIB PICK-UP:
To be announced.
Races
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Gumdrop Loop - 1.25 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (10:00AM PST)
$27.50
This route is great for kids and for those just looking for a fun walk with treats and Candy Land characters! 1.25 miles with 92ft elevation gain. An out-and-back loop. Start time: 10:00 a.m. This route will be short and sweetperfect for kids and families! The Gingerbread Tree will be your first stop for a treat. Be on the lookout for Jolly and friends to help guide you onto the Gumdrop Pass! Along the way you'll see several fun characters from "Candy Land". Be sure to get pictures with them! Don't miss your last stop along the Grumdrop pass. Your magical journey will finish at Candy Castle and King Kandy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets! Hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies will be waiting for you!! The route will be marked, and there will be volunteers to help you along the way! You will also be given a themed route map to collect a stamp from each candy station. -
Chocolate Route - 3.5 Mile (RUN - Finish in Under 1 Hour)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$38.10
This start time is for runners who plan to finish in under 1 hour. This route is great for older kids, hikers, and trail runners. It will be chip-timed. 3.5 miles with 545ft elevation gain. To the top of the mountain and back down. Start time: 9:00 a.m. Up for an adventure to the top of Candy Mountain? The Gingerbread Tree will be your first stop for a treat. Be on the lookout for Jolly and friends to help guide you up to Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. Continue on the Rainbow Trail to the colorful Lollipop Woods to get your lollipop. Keep going up.. but once at the top, dont get stuck in the Chocolate Swamp! Once you've had your fill of chocolate and beautiful views. Head back down the mountain, passing through lollipop woods and peppermint forest again. Jolly will then direct you(with a gumdrop or two) onto Gumdrop pass. Don't miss your last stop along the Grumdrop pass. Be sure to stop for pictures with all the Candy Land characters. Your magical journey will finish at Candy Castle and King Kandy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets! Hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies will be waiting for you!! The route will be marked, and you will be given a themed course map to collect a stamp from each candy station. -
Chocolate Route - 3.5 Mile (RUN or HIKE - Finish in Over 1 Hour)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (10:30AM PST)
$38.10
This start time is for hikers or runners who plan to finish in over 1 hour. This route is great for older kids, hikers, and trail runners. It will be chip-timed. 3.5 miles with 545ft elevation gain. To the top of the mountain and back down. Start time: 10:30 a.m. Up for an adventure to the top of Candy Mountain? The Gingerbread Tree will be your first stop for a treat. Be on the lookout for Jolly and friends to help guide you up to Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. Continue on the Rainbow Trail to the colorful Lollipop Woods to get your lollipop. Keep going up.. but once at the top, dont get stuck in the Chocolate Swamp! Once you've had your fill of chocolate and beautiful views. Head back down the mountain, passing through lollipop woods and peppermint forest again. Jolly will then direct you(with a gumdrop or two) onto Gumdrop pass. Don't miss your last stop along the Grumdrop pass. Be sure to stop for pictures with all the Candy Land characters. Your magical journey will finish at Candy Castle and King Kandy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets! Hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies will be waiting for you!! The route will be marked, and you will be given a themed course map to collect a stamp from each candy station. -
RUCK Challenge - Chocolate Route - 3.5 Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (10:30AM PST)
$38.10
Are you up for the REAL challenge? The ruck challenge means you will be carry a dry weight of 20-30 lbs (this does not count the weight of your pack, water or food carried during the race). Packs will be weighed at the start. Participants need a rucksack or backpack to carry the weight. No weighted vests. Weight can be in the form of ruck plates, sandbags, or even non-perishable food items. All finishers will also receive a custom Candy Land rucking patch! Route Details: This route is great for older kids, hikers, and trail runners. It will be chip-timed. 3.5 miles with 545ft elevation gain. To the top of the mountain and back down. Start time: 10:30 a.m. Up for an adventure to the top of Candy Mountain? The Gingerbread Tree will be your first stop for a treat. Be on the lookout for Jolly and friends to help guide you up to Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. Continue on the Rainbow Trail to the colorful Lollipop Woods to get your lollipop. Keep going up.. but once at the top, dont get stuck in the Chocolate Swamp! Once you've had your fill of chocolate and beautiful views. Head back down the mountain, passing through lollipop woods and peppermint forest again. Jolly will then direct you(with a gumdrop or two) onto Gumdrop pass. Don't miss your last stop along the Grumdrop pass. Be sure to stop for pictures with all the Candy Land characters. Your magical journey will finish at Candy Castle and King Kandy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets! Hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies will be waiting for you!! The route will be marked, and you will be given a themed course map to collect a stamp from each candy station. -
Virtual Candyland Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
Not able to make it in person but want support this event? This virtual option has you covered!! Get outside to walk, hike, or run and support Mirror Ministries. You will have one week to complete your distance of choice, from November 28 to December 5. *Bibs can be mailed if you email the race director.
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Candy Mountain, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, 99352, WA, United States
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