Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
The Candy Cane Course takes place on 12/20/2026 at Altoona Aquatics Park, 1200 Venbury Dr, Altoona, IA 50009, United States. The event offers multiple running options and a virtual race option.
Distances and event types include:
- 50 m Kids Dash
- 1 mile untimed fun mile
- 3.1 miles 5K
- 6.2 miles 10K
- 9.3 miles 15K
- Virtual race option
- Volunteer then Run option with a volunteer shift before running
Registration fees vary by event, with listed fees ranging from $22.00 for some youth and volunteer entries up to $42.00 for the virtual race. Youth pricing for the 5K and 10K is $22 for participants 12 and under. Some event registrations include a designer shirt, custom bib, and a finisher medal.
Event services noted by the organizer include chip timing with live results and awards, free photos, and treats at the finish. The Kids Dash is an untimed dash for children age 10 and under and includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a child-specific medal; children may also run without swag for no fee. The Volunteer then Run option requests volunteers to arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup to assist and then run a chosen distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
