Candy Cane Course - Columbus
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Candy Cane Course - Columbus
The Candy Cane Course at Wolfe Park in Columbus, Ohio takes place on 12/13/2026 and offers a mix of in-person and virtual options across several distances. The event list includes races for children and adults, a virtual race option, and a volunteer-then-run option that pairs volunteering with a subsequent run.
Distances offered:
- Kids Dash, ages 10 and under
- 1 mile, untimed
- 5K, 3.1 miles
- 10K, 6.2 miles
- 15K, 9.3 miles
- Virtual Race, run anywhere
- Volunteer then Run, volunteer then run any distance
Registration details vary by event. Most registrations open in December 2025; the 15K opens on 12/20/2025. Some events have registration closing dates of 9/8/2026, while others remain open until race day. Youth pricing applies for the 5K and 10K: 12 and under are $22. Several entries list registration fees per event.
Event entries include event-specific swag. The 5K, 10K and 15K registrations include a custom bib, designer shirt and finisher medal. The 1 mile entry is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and finisher medal. The Kids Dash includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt and a kids' dash medal. The virtual race also earns the listed swag.
Additional event features include chip timing with live results and awards, free photos, and treats at the finish line. For the volunteer-then-run option, participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup to assist before running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
