Candy Cane Course- Ann Arbor
Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- TBD, 48116
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A joyful, Christmas-themed run in Ann Arbor for all ages, featuring distances from a Kid's Dash to 15k, plus festive swag.
- Fun
- Festive
Fun
FestiveGreat for
- Family Friendly
- Kids & Youth
- Walkers Welcome
Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers WelcomeEmbrace the holiday spirit at the annual Candy Cane Course in Ann Arbor, a festive event designed for the whole family. Choose from 5k, 10k, 15k, 1 Mile, or a Kid's Dash, all offering a fun, Christmas-themed experience. Enjoy great swag including a designer shirt and custom medal, along with chip-timing, live results, awards, and free photos. Delicious treats await at the finish line, making it a delightful way to celebrate the season. A virtual option is also available to earn the festive swag from anywhere.
What to expect
- Experience a fun, Christmas-themed event with distances for everyone, including a Kid's Dash.
- Enjoy chip-timing, live results, awards, and free photos.
- Receive a designer shirt, custom medal, and delicious treats at the finish line.
Standout details
- Christmas-themed fun
- Designer shirt & custom medal
- Free photos & finish line treats
- Youth pricing & Kid's Dash
Perks & features
- Medal
- Swag Included
Medal
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
7 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 50m
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM EST · From $25.98
Opens Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
- 1 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM EST · From $30.98
Opens Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM EST · From $34.28
Opens Mar 10, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
+ 4 more optionsHide
- 6.2 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM EST · From $34.28
Opens Mar 11, 2024, 8:53 AM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 PM EST
- 9.3 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM EST · From $34.28
Opens Dec 4, 2025, 7:55 AM EST · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
Virtual Race
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM EST · From $46.28
Opens Sep 1, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
Volunteer then Run
Sat, Dec 12, 9:00 AM EST · From $25.98
Opens Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effort- Rolling area
The course
- Rolling
- Walkers welcome
From the organizer
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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