Illinois · 50m · 1 Mile · 5K
Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago
Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago is a 50m, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and 9.3 Miles event held in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 37 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Elk Grove Village, IL
- Field size
- ~37 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Elk Grove Village, Illinois
- Distances
- 50m, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 9.3 Miles
- Field size
- About 37 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
About the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago
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- Greater Chicago: common questions
- When is the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago held?
- In Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
- What distances does the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago offer?
- 50m, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and 9.3 Miles.
- How many people run the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago?
- About 37 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- Greater Chicago?
- 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- Greater Chicago?
- 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- Greater Chicago start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
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