Bodies Race Company - United Riverside

DEC
19
2026
Get into the holiday spirit at the Candy Cane Course, a festive Christmas run in Gateway Park. Choose from a 1 mile, 5k, 10k, or 15k, all with chip timing and finisher medals. The event includes a Kids Dash, free photos, and a toy drive for Toys for Tots.
Sat 19 Dec 2026
15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Candy Cane Course is an annual Christmas-themed running event held at Gateway Park in Fort Worth, Texas. The event is organized by Bodies Race Company.

Available Distances

Multiple running distances are offered:

  • 1 Mile (untimed)
  • 5k (chip-timed)
  • 10k (chip-timed)
  • 15k (chip-timed)
  • Kids Dash (untimed, for children 10 and under)
  • Virtual Race option
  • Volunteer then Run option

Event Details

Registration includes a custom bib, a designer event shirt, and a finisher medal for most events. The 5k, 10k, and 15k events feature chip timing with live results and awards. Youth pricing of $22 is available for the 5k and 10k for participants 12 and under. The Kids Dash registration includes a mini bib, a youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal.

Packet pickup is available on race day starting an hour and a half before the event start. The event has a no-refund policy but offers a virtual option if participants cannot attend.

Awards and Extras

Awards are given for the timed 5k, 10k, and 15k events for overall winners, masters (40+), and the top three in standard five-year age groups. Free photos are provided. The event also includes a toy drive for Toys for Tots, where participants are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation.

Volunteers can earn rewards such as a free future race entry or an Amazon gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile
Volunteer Then Run
Virtual Race
Kids Dash