Candy Cane Course- Tampa

Sun, Dec 27, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Location: Tampa, FL; Gadsden Park, 6901 S Macdill Ave, 33611
Type: RUN

At a glance

A festive, family-friendly run in Tampa, featuring a Christmas theme, great swag, and distances for everyone from kids to 15K runners.

Fun
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Embrace the holiday spirit at the annual Candy Cane Course in Tampa, a festive and fun event for all ages. Choose from 5K, 10K, 15K, or a 1 Mile untimed option, plus a special kids' dash. This Christmas-themed run promises a joyful experience with great swag, chip-timing, and delicious treats at the finish line. It's a wonderful opportunity to gather friends and family for a memorable run before the year ends.

What to expect

Enjoy a Christmas-themed run with distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, 1 Mile, and a kids' dash.
Receive a designer shirt, custom medal, and free photos.
Celebrate at the finish line with delicious treats and live results.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free photos included
Delicious finish line treats
Youth pricing & kids' dash

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From 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 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sun, Dec 27, 9:00 AM EST · From $25.98
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 9:38 AM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
1 Miles
Sun, Dec 27, 9:00 AM EST · From $30.98
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 9:38 AM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
3.1 Miles
Sun, Dec 27, 9:00 AM EST · From $36.28
Opens Dec 13, 2025, 9:38 PM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2026, 4:15 AM EST

+ 4 more options

6.2 Miles
Sun, Dec 27, 9:00 AM EST · From $36.28
Opens Feb 25, 2026, 3:40 AM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
9.3 Miles
Sun, Dec 27, 9:00 AM EST · From $36.28
Opens Dec 13, 2025, 9:38 PM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
Virtual Race
Sun, Dec 27, 9:00 AM EST · From $46.28
Opens Sep 8, 2025, 1:05 PM EDT · Closes Dec 27, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
Volunteer THEN Run
Sun, Dec 27, 9:00 AM EST · From $25.98
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 9:38 AM EST · Closes Dec 27, 2026, 4:15 AM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

The course

Flat
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 r egistration 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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