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Candy Cane Course - Houston
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
Dec 12 Saturday, 2026
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When and where is Candy Cane Course - Houston?
Candy Cane Course - Houston is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Sugar Land, Texas. The first event starts at 9:00 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and 15K. Current entry fees run $22 to $42 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Dec 12, 2026.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | 50m | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $22.00 until Dec 12, 2026 | Opens Nov 27, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| 1 Mile | 1 Miles | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $27.00 until Dec 12, 2026 | Opens Nov 27, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| 5K | 3.1 Miles | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $41.00 until Nov 22, 2026 | Opens Nov 27, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| 10K | 6.2 Miles | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $41.00 until Nov 22, 2026 | Opens Sep 8, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| 15K | 9.3 Miles | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $41.00 until Nov 22, 2026 | Opens Dec 22, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| Virtual Race | Virtual | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $42.00 until Dec 12, 2026 | Opens Sep 8, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| Volunteer then Run | — | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $22.00 until Dec 12, 2026 | Opens Sep 8, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| Candy Cane 5K 2027 | 5K | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $41.00 until Nov 22, 2026 | Opens Sep 4, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| Candy Cane 10K 2027 | 10K | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $41.00 until Nov 22, 2026 | Opens Sep 4, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
| Candy Cane 15K 2027 | 15K | Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 AM | $41.00 until Nov 22, 2026 | Opens Sep 4, 2025 · Closes Dec 12, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Candy Cane Course - Houston
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 -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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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!
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5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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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!
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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