Candy Cane Course- Lee's Summit
Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 4:00 AM CST
- Location
- Kansas City, MO 64134
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A festive, family-friendly run in Kansas City, MO, offering multiple distances, delightful swag, and sweet treats to celebrate the holiday season.
- Fun
- Festive
Fun
FestiveGreat for
- Family Friendly
- Kids & Youth
- Walkers Welcome
Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers WelcomeEmbrace the holiday spirit at the annual Candy Cane Course in Kansas City, MO. This Christmas-themed event offers 5K, 10K, and 15K distances, plus a 1 Mile untimed option and a Kid's Dash, making it a joyful outing for all ages and paces. Enjoy festive swag, including a designer shirt and custom medal, along with chip-timing, live results, and delicious treats at the finish line. Free photos capture your holiday memories, and a virtual race option ensures everyone can join the fun.
What to expect
- Join a cheerful, Christmas-themed run with options for the whole family, including a Kid's Dash.
- Receive a designer shirt and a custom finisher medal for your efforts.
- Enjoy chip-timed results, free photos, and delicious treats at the finish line.
Standout details
- Designer shirt & custom medal
- Free photos
- Delicious treats at the finish line
- Kid's Dash for ages 10 and under
Perks & features
- Medal
- Swag Included
Medal
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
6 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
50m
1 option · closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 20d 21h 2m leftKids Dash
Closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $25.98
1 Mile
1 option · closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 20d 21h 2m leftGeneral entry
Closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $30.98
5K
1 option · closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 20d 21h 2m leftGeneral entry
Closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $35.28
10K
1 option · closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 20d 21h 2m leftGeneral entry
Closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $35.28
15K
1 option · closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 20d 21h 2m leftGeneral entry
Closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $35.28
Other options
1 option · closes Dec 19, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
7mo 21d 11h 46m leftVirtual Race
Closes Dec 19, 2026, 6:59 PM CST · From $46.28
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
27 10K finishers in 2021. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
52:45
Think middle-of-the-pack, 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: 39:07.
People mix
More women
About 69% women and 31% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 10K in 2021, this looks like a small field: 27 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 52:45. The quicker front of the field averaged about 39:07. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Lees Summit, MO
Travel draw
Independence, MO
Travel draw
Kansas City, MO
Close-to-home draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 25 to 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 to 34
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 35 to 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 40 to 44
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 45 to 49
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 2021 | 27 | 52:45 | 51:55 | 39:07 | 36:08 / 47:12 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. 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/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
5k/10k/15k 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!