Name: Candy Cane Course- Springfield
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Springfield

About the Event

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 a custom finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom 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!

Races Offered

1 Mile

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$27.00

10k

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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$28.00

15K

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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$28.00

5k

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$28.00

Kids Dash

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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09:00

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$22.00

Virtual Race

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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$22.00

1 Mile

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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112 days remaining

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$25.00

10k

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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112 days remaining

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$28.00

12k

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 7.4 Miles

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$32.00

15K

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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112 days remaining

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$28.00

5k

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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112 days remaining

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$32.00

Course Virtual Race

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — Course Virtual Race

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112 days remaining

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$40.00

Kids Dash

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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Type — Running

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112 days remaining

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$20.00

Virtual Race

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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Type — Running

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112 days remaining

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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Type — Running

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112 days remaining

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Springfield.

thermostat Temperature

1.0° / 10.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.6° / 6.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:19

nightlight Sunset

17:58

About Springfield

Learn more about the host city, Springfield.

Springfield is the third largest city in the state of Missouri, with a population of more than 168,000, and more than 462,000 (2019) in the metro area. It is also known as the Queen City of the Ozarks, and the birthplace of Route 66. Though it's on a flat plateau, the more picturesque Ozarks are just southeast of the city.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Candy Cane Course- Springfield.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Cheryl Shores	F	67	Lockwood, MO	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	J. Hooper	F	12	Urbana, MO	20:51.63
🥇	Craig Hibbets	M	42	Springfield, MO	53:32.9
🥈	Benjamin Leavitt	M	50	Pierce City, MO	20:56.43
🥈	Cody Henderson	M	16	Fair Play, MO	57:12.26
🥉	Chris Griesedieck	M	31	Springfield, MO	1:05:40.5
🥉	A. Leavitt	M	9	Pierce City, MO	21:07.03
4	GRANT TAYLOR	M	38	Joplin, MO	1:06:20.41
4	John Roberts	M	13	Springfield, MO	21:56.06
5	Will Nguyen	M	36	Springfield, MO	1:06:47.38
5	Saul Gomez	M	42	Springfield, MO	22:40.73
6	Richard Sawyer	M	49	Lead Hill, AR	1:07:18.21
6	Isaias Salguero	M	15	Springfield, MO	23:04.26
7	Cheyenne Hill	F	33	Springfield, MO	1:09:32.48
7	Loralie Preston	F	14	Ozark, MO	23:15.65
8	Jenny Heckadon	F	43	Gainesville, GA	1:09:43.12
8	Desmond Mason	M	37	Kansas City, MO	23:18.44
9	Michele Sawyer	F	47	Lead Hill, AR	1:09:45.66
9	Shelly Neeper	F	44	CarthageCarthage, MO	24:24.21
10	Jack Heckadon	M	48	Berea, OH	1:09:47.28
10	Jude Achs	M	13	Springfield, MO	26:13.35
11	Emily Taylor	F	37	Joplin, MO	1:12:07.88
11	Brian Kolodziej	M	24	Springfield, MO	27:03.08
12	Cassi Locke	F	42	Springfield, MO	1:12:57.35
12	Leia Huffman	F	34	Springfield, MO	27:36.39
13	Paula Henderson	F	47	Fair Play, MO	1:14:42.88
13	Ted Roberts	M	66	Hot Springs Village, AR	27:39.93
14	Nicki Jesky	F	46	Ozark, MO	1:15:46.48
14	Sabrina Gomez	F	15	Springfield, MO	27:57.49
15	Jayla Lakey	F	24	Ozark, MO	1:15:51.67
15	Gabby Garza	F	27	Willard, MO	28:08.9
16	Matt Johnson	M	43	Nixa, MO	1:19:07.07
16	Julia Stewart	F	26	Republic, MO	28:11.95
17	Michael Colbert	M	19	Baxter Springs, KS	1:23:36.6
17	Twila Clayton	F	67	Ozark, MO	28:30.54
18	JEFF MURPHY	M	46	OZARK, MO	1:25:19.55
18	Kerry Morris	F	27	Ozark, MO	28:32.39
19	Lexi Callahan	F	22	Sedalia, MO	1:35:14.32
19	Lauren Maples	F	24	Battlefield, MO	28:57.43
20	Laura Michael	F	58	Ozark, MO	1:42:58.81
20	Ashley Ferrugia	F	26	Ozark, MO	29:02.29
21	Alyssa Michael	F	38	Ozark, MO	1:43:00.14
21	Sean Giles	M	17	Springfield, MO	29:09.82
22	S. Trask	M	11	Springfield, MO	29:24.46
23	Scott Rice	M	24	Springfield, MO	29:47.32
24	Chris Wallen	M	35	Nixa, MO	29:53.27
25	Faith Jones	F	40	Nixa, MO	29:59.04
26	Brian Jones	M	47	Nixa, MO	30:48.91
27	Sharon Smith	F	45	Carthage, MO	31:15.04
28	Autumn Preston	F	38	Ozark, MO	31:31
29	Hillary Mayes	F	41	Springfield, MO	32:01.01
30	Wendy Roche	F	55	O Fallon, MO	32:05.56
31	Mary Smouse	F	38	Ozark, MO	32:37.99
32	Taylor Richardson	F	32	Springfield, MO	32:56.83
33	Clarissa Gutierrez	F	30	Springfield, MO	33:04.54
34	Payton Rayl	F	31	Nixa, MO	33:10.37
35	Jane Gelei	F	27	Nixa, MO	33:11.25
36	Sara Stewart	F	53	Springfield, MO	33:20.35
37	Kami Joslyn	F	38	Aurora, MO	33:43.94
38	Tom Dye	M	68	Springfield, MO	34:01
39	Dustin Lawrence	M	30	Marshfield, MO	34:05.13
40	Debbie Eliason	F	66	Springfield, MO	34:06.25
41	S. Gomez Jr	M	12	Springfield, MO	34:06.83
42	James Barnes	M	38	Clinton, MO	34:13.21
43	Sarah Irwin	F	30	Springfield, MO	35:08.5
44	Elizabeth Sawyer	F	23	Lead Hill, AR	35:08.73
45	Diane Nelson	F	45	Springfield, MO	35:12.28
46	Heidi Giles	F	47	Springfield, MO	35:26.74
47	Wendy Lockhart	F	30	Springfield, MO	35:29.45
48	Mallory Kellogg	F	28	Springfield, MO	35:29.78
49	B. Ponder	M	11	Springfield, MO	35:44.81
50	Pamela Donovan	F	42	OZARK, MO	36:04.14

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Candy Cane Course- Springfield

About the Event

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 a custom finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Races Offered

1 Mile

10k

15K

5k

Kids Dash

Virtual Race

Volunteer then Run

1 Mile

10k

12k

15K

5k

Course Virtual Race

Kids Dash

Virtual Race

Volunteer then Run

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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 -