Candy Cane Course - Columbus
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Event overview
The Candy Cane Course-Columbus takes place on December 14, 2025, at Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43209. The event group includes the following distances and options:
- 12k
- 5k
- 1 Mile
- Kids Dash (ages 10 and under)
- Virtual Race
- Volunteer then Run
Registration prices for the event group are listed between $22 and $44. Youth pricing for the 5k and 12k is $22 for ages 12 and under. The 5k and 12k registrations include a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The 1 Mile and Kids Dash are untimed; the 1 Mile includes a bib, shirt, and medal. The Kids Dash registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a kids-specific medal. Kid participants may join the Kids Dash without receiving swag.
Logistics and additional information
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Road Runner Sports - Hillard, 3687 Park Mill Run Drive, Hillard, OH 43026; race-day packet pickup is also available. Course maps are published for the 5k and 12k, and an interactive map is provided. The course may change if required by permits or volunteer restrictions.
Age-group awards are offered for the 5k and 12k: overall male and female, masters (40+), and the top three male and female finishers in standard age brackets from 10 & under through 80+. Kid's Dash, 1 Mile, and Virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for age-group awards. The organizer has a no-refund policy; if the event is canceled for venue or safety reasons, entries may be converted to the virtual option. Toys for Tots collection is available at the event for new, unwrapped toy donations. Virtual participants receive a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and packet shipping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.