Candy Cane Course

The Candy Cane Course is a Christmas-themed race in the Greater Chicago area. The location is TBD in Illinois, with a 9:00 AM CST start. Runners can choose a 5K, 10K, or 15K, or a 1-mile option for a shorter outing. Children 10 and under have their own kids' dash, making the event suitable for families. The course details are not listed beyond the distance choices, but the format offers adults and older kids several race lengths on the same morning. Registration includes chip timing with live results, awards, free race photos, finish-line treats, and holiday swag such as a custom bib, soft shirt, and finisher medal. The kids' dash includes a mini bib, youth shirt, and its own medal; children can also run it free on race day if they skip the swag. Participants are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, adding a holiday charity component to the running.