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Candy Cane Course - Lincoln
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Candy Cane Course - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States View on map
Dec 13, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k!  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/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!
  • 5k/12k 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!
**Please note a $10 parking fee is required to enter the park, unless you have an RSU Annual Pass**

Pick your distance

Running

1 Mile

1 mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Dec 13, 2026 1.6K 9:00 AM
$27.00
Open

5K

Dec 13, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$32.00
Open

10K

Dec 13, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$32.00
Open

15K

Dec 13, 2026 15K 9:00 AM
$32.00
Open

Race-day daylight

We have no recorded weather for Lincoln yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.

Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 13, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 13, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 16m

The sun rises at 7:42 AM and sets at 4:59 PM local time (CST) in Lincoln on December 13, 2026 — 9h 16m of daylight.

Course

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