Iowa · 50m · 1 Mile · 5K
Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
Candy Cane Course - Des Moines is a 50m, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and 9.3 Miles event held in Altoona, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 20, 2026. About 10 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 20, 2026
- Location
- Altoona, IA
- Field size
- ~10 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Location
- Altoona, Iowa
- Distances
- 50m, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 9.3 Miles
- Field size
- About 10 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
About the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
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 sw…
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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines: common questions
- When is the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 20, 2026.
- Where is the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines held?
- In Altoona, Iowa.
- What distances does the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines offer?
- 50m, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and 9.3 Miles.
- How many people run the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines?
- About 10 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $22 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Candy Cane Course - Des Moines start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
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