Candy Cane 5K
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Event overview
The Candy Cane 5K is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Cairn University in Langhorne, PA. The event is organized in collaboration with Cairn University, ChoiceOne, AlphaCare and RUN 12:1 Running Club to raise funds for the New Horizon Scholarship Fund at Cairn University. The scholarship supports new mothers whose education and career plans were interrupted by pregnancy and parenthood; full tuition recipients also receive academic support and community mentoring. Participants are encouraged to wear festive attire. Prizes are planned for top finishers and for the best Christmas-themed costumes for individuals and teams of three or more. All registrants receive a long sleeve race shirt, candy canes, hot chocolate with marshmallows, Christmas cookies, and post-race water and bananas. Award categories for the 5K include top three male and female overall and age group awards.
Course, distances and logistics
The race is held on paved roads over a rolling terrain course on the Cairn University campus and surrounding neighborhood streets. Distances offered include:
- 5k (3.1 miles)
- 1-mile fun run/walk
A virtual run option is also available for participants who prefer to complete their activity off-site; virtual participation is offered during the weekend of Friday, December 6 through Monday, December 9. Listed fees include $35 for the 5K and 1-mile events and $40 for the virtual option. On-site and discounted rates for alumni, faculty, staff and students are indicated. There will be no parking in lots D or E on race day; signs direct attendees to lot C near the pond or to upper campus lots. The event proceeds rain, snow or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
