Candy Cane Course - Fayetteville

DEC
14
2025
Join the Candy Cane Course in Fayetteville on December 14 for a festive run with 1 mile, 5k, 12k and kids races plus a virtual option. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots and enjoy medals, shirts and holiday fun for the whole family.
Sun 14 Dec 2025
12 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Candy Cane Course - Fayetteville (December 14, 2025)

The Candy Cane Course - Fayetteville is an annual, holiday-themed running event scheduled for December 14, 2025. The race listings reference event locations in Northwest Arkansas, including JB Hunt in Springdale and Memorial / Orchard Park in Bentonville. The event is organized by Bodies Race Company and partners with sponsors such as Toys For Tots, Rosedale International, and Renewal by Anderson. Attendees are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots at the event.

Race options, awards, and logistics

Distances and options:

  • 1 Mile
  • 5k
  • 12k
  • Kids Dash (for ages 10 and under)
  • Virtual Race
  • Volunteer then Run

The 5k and 12k are chip-timed with live results and age group awards, including overall and masters (40+) categories and top placements across standard age brackets. The 1 Mile, Kids Dash, and Virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for age group awards. Registration for 5k/12k includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal; the 1 Mile and Kids Dash include a bib, shirt, and medal, with a youth-sized option for the Kids Dash. Virtual participants receive a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and shipping for their packet; mailed packets ship the Wednesday after the race. Course maps for the 5k and a double out-and-back 12k are provided, and the course is subject to change due to permits or local restrictions. Packet pickup is available on race day, and volunteers receive rewards such as future race entries or a gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.