Candy Cane Course - Lincoln

Sun, Dec 13, 2026, 9:00 AM CST

Location: Lincoln, NE; Holmes Lake Park, 70th & Normal, S 70th St, 68506
Type: RUN

At a glance

Embrace the holiday spirit at this family-friendly, Christmas-themed run in Lincoln, featuring great swag, treats, and options for all ages.

Fun
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Lace up for the annual Candy Cane Course in Lincoln, a delightful Christmas-themed event perfect for the whole family. Choose from a 5K, 12K, 1-mile untimed option, or a kid's dash, all designed for festive fun. Participants receive a designer shirt and a custom finisher medal. Enjoy chip-timing, live results, and free photos to capture your memories. Delicious treats await at the finish line, adding to the joyful atmosphere. A virtual race option is also available for those who wish to participate from anywhere and still earn the event swag.

What to expect

Choose from a 5K, 12K, 1-mile untimed course, or a kid's dash. Youth pricing is available.
Receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and a finisher medal.
Enjoy chip-timing, free photos, and delicious treats at the finish line.

Standout details

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

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $25.98
Opens Dec 15, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Dec 13, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
1 Miles
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $30.98
Opens Dec 15, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Dec 13, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
3.1 Miles
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $31.98
Opens Mar 11, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 8, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 4 more options

6.2 Miles
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $31.98
Opens Mar 12, 2024, 7:53 AM CDT · Closes Sep 8, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
15K
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $31.98
Opens Nov 6, 2024, 6:47 AM CST · Closes Sep 8, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Virtual Race
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $46.28
Opens Sep 2, 2024, 12:05 PM CDT · Closes Dec 13, 2026, 4:15 AM CST
Volunteer then Run
Sun, Dec 13, 9:00 AM CST · From $25.98
Opens Dec 16, 2023, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Dec 13, 2026, 4:15 AM CST

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From the organizer

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! 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/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!

5k/12k 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!

**Please note a $10 parking fee is required to enter the park, unless you have an RSU Annual Pass**

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