Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk
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About the race
The Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at the Peg Bond Center on North Island Avenue in Batavia, Illinois. The event includes in-person and virtual participation options and a separate kids dash.
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Dash
- Virtual 5K, run between Dec 6 and Dec 14, 2026
Packet pick up is available before race day at Dick Pond Athletics in St. Charles and on race day at the Peg Bond Center in Batavia. Race packages may include a race shirt, finisher medal, and access to the food tent depending on registration options.
Awards are presented to the top overall male and top overall female, and 1st through 3rd place finishers in age group categories from 10 & under up through 80 and over. The event lists a range of prizes supplied by course characters called the Elves, including electronic items, apparel, socks, waist packs, and gift cards. Electronic prizes and gift cards have specific exchange and return conditions.
Virtual participants record and submit their runs using supported tracking methods during the virtual race window; race swag for virtual entries is shipped the week of December 6. Volunteers support event operations and are invited to take part. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
