Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20, 2026, 4:00 AM CST

Location: Des Moines, IA 50226
Type: Run

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

Race feel

A festive, family-friendly run in Des Moines, offering 5K, 10K, 15K, and a kids' dash with great swag and holiday cheer.

Fun
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Embrace the holiday spirit at the annual Candy Cane Course in Des Moines. This Christmas-themed event offers 5K, 10K, and 15K distances, along with a special kids' dash, making it a joyful outing for the entire family. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, complete with designer swag, chip-timed results, and delicious treats at the finish line. A virtual option is also available, ensuring everyone can join the fun and earn their festive rewards.

What to expect

Run a 5K, 10K, 15K, or join the kids' dash.
Receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal.
Enjoy chip-timing, live results, awards, and free photos.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free race photos
Delicious finish line treats
Virtual race option available

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 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 21d 21h 1m left
- Kids Dash
  Closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $25.98
1 Mile
1 option · closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 21d 21h 1m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $30.98
5K
1 option · closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 21d 21h 1m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $34.28
10K
1 option · closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 21d 21h 1m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $34.28
15K
1 option · closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
7mo 21d 21h 1m left
- General entry
  Closes Dec 20, 2026, 4:15 AM CST · From $34.28
Other options
1 option · closes Dec 20, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
7mo 22d 11h 45m left
- Virtual Race
  Closes Dec 20, 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.

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!