Candy Cane 5K
Date
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 10:00 AM ESTRace options
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Distances & registration
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1 Mile
3 options · closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 29d 20h 49m leftCairn Alumni/Faculty/Staff 1 Mile
Closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $32.80
Standard Registration 1 Mile
Closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $38.10
Students 1 Mile (all students and children - regardless …
Closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $22.20
5K
3 options · closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 29d 20h 49m leftCairn Alumni/Faculty/Staff 5K
Closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $32.80
Standard Registration 5K
Closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $38.10
Students 5K (all students and children - regardless of s…
Closes Dec 5, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $22.20
Race feel
Course surface
Road
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
136 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
136 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
28:53
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 20:47.
People mix
More women
About 56% women and 44% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2024, this looks like a small field: 136 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 28:53. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:47. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 18:37 (male) and 21:02 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs17 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Overall | Female | Top 3 | 21:25 | posted division results |
| Male Overall | Male | Top 3 | 19:31 | posted division results |
Age-group cutoff times (15)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Female, Male.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-12 | Female | Female 1 - 12 | Top 3 | 29:03 | 6 | posted division results |
| 1-12 | Male | Male 1 - 12 | Top 3 | 24:11 | 14 | posted division results |
| 13-19 | Female | Female 13 - 19 | Top 3 | 26:40 | 15 | posted division results |
| 13-19 | Male | Male 13 - 19 | Top 3 | 24:33 | 10 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Female | Female 20 - 29 | Top 3 | 24:34 | 19 | posted division results |
| 20-29 | Male | Male 20 - 29 | Top 3 | 23:33 | 15 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Female | Female 30 - 39 | Top 3 | 29:27 | 6 | posted division results |
| 30-39 | Male | Male 30 - 39 | Top 3 | 23:00 | 4 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Female | Female 40 - 49 | Top 3 | 34:18 | 13 | posted division results |
| 40-49 | Male | Male 40 - 49 | Top 3 | 27:58 | 5 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Female | Female 50 - 59 | Top 3 | 33:09 | 8 | posted division results |
| 50-59 | Male | Male 50 - 59 | Top 3 | 25:53 | 5 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Female | Female 60 - 69 | Top 3 | 54:11 | 4 | posted division results |
| 60-69 | Male | Male 60 - 69 | Top 3 | 28:42 | 4 | posted division results |
| 70-99 | Female | Female 70 - 99 | Top 3 | 46:05 | 2 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2024 | 136 | 28:53 | 31:50 | 20:47 | 18:37 / 21:02 |
| other | 2024 | 136 | 28:53 | 31:50 | 20:47 | 18:37 / 21:02 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
This special run is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Join us on Saturday, December 6th for a candy cane themed run! Runners are encouraged to race in their most festive attire: a super ugly sweater, a Santa outfit, a candy cane outfit—or maybe you and your group dress up as a team of elves or reindeer!
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Both the top finishers and the top costumes, both individuals and teams of three or more, will receive candy cane themed prizes. All registrants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt, candy canes, hot chocolate and marshmallows, Christmas cookies, and the traditional post-race water and bananas. The Candy Cane 5K is a collaborative event between Cairn University, ChoiceOne, AlphaCare and RUN 12:1 Running Club to raise money for the New Horizon Scholarship Fund at Cairn University. New Horizons is an initiative to provide support to new mothers who chose to give birth even though their educational and career goals would be interrupted by unplanned pregnancy, delivery, and parenthood. Students who receive the full tuition scholarship also receive academic support and a nurturing Christian community as they seek to renew and/or begin their pursuit of undergraduate education. The Candy Cane 5K takes place on paved roads throughout the Cairn University campus and surrounding neighborhood streets. There is also a family friendly 1-mile fun run/walk option and a virtual option for those who prefer. You can participate at the 5K or 1-mile event in Langhorne, PA, on Saturday, December 6, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world during the weekend of Friday, December 6–Monday, December 9. Race Information Date : Saturday, December 6, 2025 Course : Paved road race over a rolling terrain course on the Cairn University campus and surrounding neighborhood streets Distance : 5k (3. 1 miles) or 1-mile fun run/walk Location : Cairn University, 200 Manor Ave. , Langhorne, PA 19047 Parking : There will be no parking in lots D or E on race day. Please follow event parking signs to lot C (near the pond) or use the lots on the upper portion of campus Registration : Please complete on-line by Friday, December 8th at noon. Limited on-site registration will be available as space permits Check-in : 9:00am - 9:45am Start Time : The 5K race and 1-mile walk will both start at 10:00am – Rain, snow or shine. Fee : $35 (pre-registration)/$40 on-site; alumni, faculty & staff $30; Students $20 (Discounts applied during registration process) Race Shirts : All participants will receive the custom designed, long sleeve, Candy Cane race-shirt Divisions/Awards (for 5K only) Top 3 Male / Female Overall Winners Age Group Awards Christmas Themed Costume Prizes