Candy Land Run
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Event overview
The Candy Land Run is a trail run, walk, hike, and ruck event at Candy Mountain Park in Richland, WA on November 1, 2025. The event uses local trails and includes candy-themed stations along the routes. Each finisher receives a wooden finisher medal. RUCK finishers receive a special ruck patch.
Distances and entry
- Gumdrop Loop - 1.25 mile
- Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile
- Licorice Trail - 10k
- Licorice Trail 10k - RUCK Challenge
- Virtual Candyland run
Prices vary by event and by registration period. Online registration closes October 28, 2025. Shirt orders end October 12, 2025 and free T-shirts are included with registrations placed in 2025 under that shirt-order deadline.
Location and logistics
The race start and finish are at Candy Mountain trail, 71004 E 669 PR NE, Richland, WA 99352. Parking is at Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Rd, Richland, WA 99352. Shuttle buses run between the parking area and Candy Mountain at regular intervals. Service animals are allowed if leashed.
Awards and timing
The 3.5 mile and 10k distances are chip-timed. The 1.25 mile is untimed and for fun. Overall awards for male and female 1st through 3rd are given in the 3.5 mile and 10k. Age-group awards for male and female 1st through 3rd are provided in the 10k and 3.5 mile in listed age brackets.
Beneficiary
All proceeds and entry fees support Mirror Ministries, which works on education, intervention, restoration, and aftercare for victims and survivors of domestic minor sex trafficking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.