Candy Cane Dash 5K - Frederick
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Candy Cane Dash - Frederick, MD
Candy Cane Dash takes place on December 5, 2026 at 121 North Bentz St, Frederick, Maryland, and is held annually on the first Saturday of December. The event benefits Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland. The Girls on the Run program serves girls in 3rd through 8th grade and integrates running or movement into a youth development after school curriculum that concludes each season with a 5K.
The event offers multiple distances and formats:
- 5K
- 1K
- Virtual 5K
Several event options are listed with separate registration windows and fees. Published registration fees include $25 for the main 5K, $28 for the ASA 5K, $15 for the 1K Fun Run, and $35 for the Virtual 5K. Registration notes state that participants who register after November 13 are not guaranteed their preferred shirt size; shirts and sizes will be subject to availability. Virtual participants will receive their packet by mail and shipping is included in the Virtual 5K registration fee.
A companion race, the Gingerbread Dash 5K, is scheduled for December 6, 2026 in Downtown Hagerstown and will include linking medals with the Candy Cane Dash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
