Candy Cane 10K - Alexandria
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Candy Cane 5k & 10k - Belle Haven Park
This event offers two paved distances along the Potomac and Mount Vernon Trail at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria. Distances include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
The course is paved with minimal elevation change. The 5k follows an out-and-back format that uses the Mount Vernon Trail in both directions. The 10k follows the same initial route and continues approximately 1.55 miles farther before a second turnaround.
Walkers and strollers are welcome. The event includes chip timing, a finisher's medal, and a technical Drifit event shirt. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before December 9; additional shirts may be available after that on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are water stations along the courses: two on the 5k and four on the 10k at approximately mile markers 0.9, 2.5, 4.0, and 5.55 for the 10k. Gatorade is available at some stations. Restrooms are available on site.
Points from this race count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack series, and toward the Fall Series. The Back of the Pack is a series category aimed at runners who average slower than typical race paces; the listed Back of the Pack time is 11:00.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the first and second place men and women in age groups 19&Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Overall top three finishers are not eligible to also win their age groups.
Packet pickup is available at Road Runner Sports in Arlington the evening before the race. There is no on-site race registration. Live results are posted on Athlinks and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
