Candy Cane 5K - Langhorne
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About the race
The Candy Cane 5K is a holiday-themed running event at Cairn University in Langhorne, PA, scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual participation options.
Distances include:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1-mile fun run/walk
The course uses paved roads on the Cairn University campus and surrounding neighborhood streets with a rolling terrain. A virtual option is available during the weekend of Friday, December 4 - Monday, December 7.
Registered participants receive a custom long sleeve race shirt, candy canes, hot chocolate with marshmallows, Christmas cookies, and post-race water and bananas. Prizes are awarded to top finishers in the 5K and for Christmas-themed costumes; costume prizes are given to individuals and to teams of three or more. The 5K also includes overall and age-group awards for male and female finishers.
The event is organized by Cairn University in partnership with ChoiceOne, AlphaCare, and RUN 12:1 Running Club to raise funds for the New Horizon Scholarship Fund at Cairn University. The scholarship initiative supports new mothers facing interrupted education and provides full tuition scholarships along with academic support and a Christian community for recipients.
On event day there will be no parking in lots D or E; event parking signs direct attendees to lot C near the pond or to lots on the upper portion of campus. Registration fees vary by category, with higher fees for on-site registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
