Name: Candy Cane Course- Wichita
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Wichita

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 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!

Races Offered

1 Mile

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$27.00

10k

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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$30.00

15K

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — 9.3 Miles

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$30.00

5k

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$30.00

Kids Dash

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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09:00

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$22.00

Virtual Race

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Dec 20, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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$22.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

0.1° / 9.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

-4.7° / 5.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.1 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

70.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:36

nightlight Sunset

18:12

About Wichita

Learn more about the host city, Wichita.

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

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

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Marlee Bozeman	F	32	Manhattan, KS	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Owen Dent	M	16	Wichita, KS	17:39.56
🥇	Ethan Robinson	M	17	Sawyer, KS	48:09.89
🥈	Kyle Haner	M	18	Wichita, KS	19:46.69
🥈	Jeffery Stiff	M	31	Wichita, KS	48:41.05
🥉	Nathan Hassler	M	20	Pomona, KS	21:24.74
🥉	Mary Baker	F	32	WichitaWichita, KS	54:54.09
4	Katie Inwood	F	14	Sterling, KS	22:22.52
4	Jeremiah Ortiz	M	41	Wichita, KS	55:40.7
5	Christopher Black	M	39	Wichita, KS	23:59.62
5	Stephanie Cundith	F	48	Wichita, KS	56:11
6	Madison Moses	F	19	Valley Center, KS	24:30.59
6	Ethan Brown	M	24	Cherokee, KS	57:55.52
7	N. Eck	M	11	Goddard, KS	25:19.38
7	Ryan Nance	M	46	Wichita, KS	58:20.68
8	Miki Harkins	F	23	Wichita, KS	26:19.92
8	Ely Robinson	M	14	Sawyer, KS	59:39.97
9	D. Hurst	M	9	Andover, KS	26:32
9	Ralph Howard	M	62	Peru, KS	59:51.86
10	Adia Porter	F	33	Cambridge, MA	1:00:16.8
10	S. Black	M	9	Wichita, KS	26:34.09
11	Philip Butler	M	44	Wichita, KS	1:01:41.86
11	Josh Tyler	M	40	Wichita, KS	27:33.79
12	Chelsea Woodland	F	35	North Newton, KS	1:03:48.23
12	Cynthia Hall	F	44	Wichita, KS	27:37.12
13	Frank Rash	M	67	Colwich, KS	1:03:56.27
13	Dennis Board	M	32	Hutchinson, KS	27:54.3
14	Joshua Ellis	M	43	Derby, KS	1:04:38.59
14	Elizeo Manzanera	M	24	Wichita, KS	29:11.24
15	Kenadee Ellis	F	14	Derby, KS	1:04:39.03
15	Bob McAnany	M	67	Hays, KS	30:41.14
16	Heath Parsons	M	36	Wichita, KS	1:07:47.67
16	Tiffany Moses	F	47	Valley Center, KS	31:53.5
17	Kevin Tjaden	M	45	Clearwater, KS	1:08:30.2
17	Linda Soria	F	64	Wichita, KS	31:54.07
18	Hervey Wright	M	34	Wichita, KS	1:08:38.83
18	Bev Exposito	F	66	Hutchinson, KS	32:00.89
19	Alexander Chavez	M	26	Wichita, KS	1:09:52.97
19	Lisa Bickel	F	39	Wichita, KS	32:01.87
20	Jacob Woodland	M	39	North Newton, KS	1:11:05.24
20	C. Black	F	11	Wichita, KS	32:20.16
21	Sharilyn Thiessen	F	54	Wichita, KS	1:13:45.55
21	J. Black	M	7	Wichita, KS	32:24.81
22	Carly Bullinger	F	31	Mount Hope, KS	1:15:19.76
22	Courtney Black	F	37	Wichita, KS	32:28.39
23	Reymon de Guzman	M	33	Wichita, KS	1:17:57.38
23	G. Salinas	M	9	Wichita, KS	33:17.55
24	Kristen Horsley	F	32	Wichita, KS	1:18:06.6
24	Lindsi Fulcher	F	37	Wichita, KS	33:17.79
25	Max Bullinger	M	22	Colwich, KS	1:18:13.14
25	Nicki Pennington	F	48	Wichita, KS	33:18.02
26	Allison Bullinger	F	26	Wichita, KS	1:18:13.56
26	D. Davidson	M	8	Wichita, KS	33:32.36
27	Kyle Gamber	M	30	Wichita, KS	1:18:32.95
27	G. Grimes	M	9	Wichita, KS	33:33.95
28	Rondalee Winship	F	22	Wichita, KS	1:19:11.15
28	I. Catalan	M	9	Wichita, KS	34:10.91
29	Casey Blokzyl	M	35	ClearwaterClearwater, KS	1:20:07.11
29	Holli Black	F	22	Halstead, KS	34:20.17
30	Angie Meyers	F	27	Wichita, KS	1:24:54.89
30	Stacy Watson	F	41	Wichita, KS	34:50.19
31	Bridgette Mank	F	34	Newton, KS	1:24:56.68
31	Jacqueline Karnes	F	59	Wichita, KS	34:53.44
32	Michael Armour	M	48	Hutchinson, KS	1:25:30.31
32	Vanessa Stiff	F	28	Wichita, KS	35:08.82
33	Erin Bullinger	F	29	Wichita, KS	1:26:49.03
33	Kaela Wegeng	F	41	Goddard, KS	35:48.8
34	Greg Hopper	M	29	Wichita, KS	1:29:30.57
34	Kandace Day	F	40	Goddard, KS	35:48.9
35	Brent Dick	M	67	Wichita, KS	1:29:58.17
35	Angela Bryant	F	48	Winfield, KS	35:49.25
36	Caitlin Spahr	F	28	Wichita, KS	1:30:01.2
36	Kat Lyon	F	55	Wichita, KS	35:49.53
37	Renee Hopper	F	28	Wichita, KS	1:30:01.46
37	Jodi Tronsgard	F	56	Goddard, KS	35:57.67
38	Jennifer Armour	F	47	Hutchinson, KS	1:31:30.61
38	DeeDe Bentley-Campbell	F	46	Wichita, KS	36:10.32
39	Nancy Zoeller	F	64	Princeton, KS	1:38:19.87
39	Aubrianna Hobbs	F	18	Howard, KS	36:15.75
40	Casey Bowman	M	34	Newton, KS	1:46:47.62
40	Shannon Nordquist	F	40	Howard, KS	36:41.26
41	Jenny Roe	F	50	Wellington, KS	1:47:49.45
41	Harleigh Board	F	13	Hutchinson, KS	36:50.18
42	Julie Yessen	F	44	Wichita, KS	1:47:52.47
42	Rhonda Harkins	F	51	Wichita, KS	36:55.78
43	Tierra Knox	F	29	Wichita, KS	37:10.35
44	Regina Williams	F	63	Wichita, KS	37:37
45	Mario Pereira	M	41	Clearwater, KS	37:42.19
46	Kelsey Tronsgard-Ellison	F	29	Caney, KS	38:38.64
47	Martha Reeves	F	54	WichitaWichita, KS	38:40.6
48	Kelli Coates	F	32	Wichita, KS	38:43.52
49	Kaylie Frazee	F	30	Wichita, KS	38:50.16
50	Nikki Burris	F	40	Wichita, KS	38:55.2