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Candy Cane Dash

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Frederick, Maryland, United States

calendar_today 06 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

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This beautiful and fun 5K dash around Frederick Maryland's Baker Park is held annually on the first Saturday of December to benefit Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland. Come ready to compete, or come in a (safe) costume - we'll provide a high-energy event for all!

WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN?

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a youth development after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program is dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running or movement. Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K run!

You can view the race day schedule and additional event info at www.candycanedash.org

Companion Race - Gingerbread Dash 5K!
Includes linking medals!

The elves are once again excited to bring back the Dash spirit to Downtown Hagerstown on Sunday, December 7, 2025 with the Gingerbread Dash! This event promises to be the perfect complement to the Candy Cane Dash, with plenty of holiday cheer to go around! For information about the Gingerbread Dash visit us at www.gingerbreaddash.org.

Races Offered

1K Fun Run

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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08:30

5K

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -0.5° / 8.1°

wb_sunny -4.6° / 4.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.6 /

water_drop 71.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -0.5° / 8.1°

wb_sunny -4.6° / 4.5°

air 9.6 km/h

water_drop 71.7%

About Frederick

Learn more about the host city, Frederick.

Frederick is a charming city of approximately 80,000 people (2020) in Maryland. It is a major antique center with many shops, eateries, galleries and antique dealers.