Candy Cane Course- Ann Arbor

Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48116
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

A joyful, Christmas-themed run in Ann Arbor for all ages, featuring distances from a Kid's Dash to 15k, plus festive swag.

Fun
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Embrace the holiday spirit at the annual Candy Cane Course in Ann Arbor, a festive event designed for the whole family. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k, 1 Mile, or a Kid's Dash, all offering a fun, Christmas-themed experience. Enjoy great swag including a designer shirt and custom medal, along with chip-timing, live results, awards, and free photos. Delicious treats await at the finish line, making it a delightful way to celebrate the season. A virtual option is also available to earn the festive swag from anywhere.

What to expect

Experience a fun, Christmas-themed event with distances for everyone, including a Kid's Dash.
Enjoy chip-timing, live results, awards, and free photos.
Receive a designer shirt, custom medal, and delicious treats at the finish line.

Standout details

Christmas-themed fun
Designer shirt & custom medal
Free photos & finish line treats
Youth pricing & Kid's Dash

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Distances & registration

6 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

50m
1 option · closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
7mo 13d 20h 4m left
- Kids Dash
  Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST · From $25.98
1 Mile
1 option · closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
7mo 13d 20h 4m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST · From $30.98
5K
1 option · closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
7mo 13d 20h 4m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST · From $34.28
10K
1 option · closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 PM EST
7mo 14d 8h 4m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 PM EST · From $34.28
15K
1 option · closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
7mo 13d 20h 4m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST · From $34.28
Other options
1 option · closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
7mo 13d 20h 4m left
- Virtual Race
  Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST · From $46.28

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

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!