2023 - Candy Land Run
2023 distances
Running
Gumdrop Loop
This route is for great for kids and those just out for a fun walk with treats! 1.25 miles with 92ft elevation gain. An out & back loop - Start time 9:00 a.m. This route will be short and sweet—perfect for kids and families! The Gingerbread Tree will be your first station for your gingerbread treat. Then pass through Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. At the halfway mark, you will take a left on Gumdrop Pass. Be on the lookout for Jolly. His gumdrops will help you make it to the finish line at the famous Candy Castle. King Candy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets! This route will be mark and volunteers to help you along the way! you will be given a route map also.
Chocolate Route
This route is great for older kids, hikers, and trail runners 3.5 miles with 545ft elevation gain. To the top of the mountain and back down. Start time 8:45 a.m. Up for an adventure to the top of Candy Mountain? The Gingerbread Tree will be your first station for your gingerbread treat. Then pass through Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. Continue on Rainbow trail to the top of the mountain. Next stop will be Peanut Acres to meet Gramma Nutt for your nutty treat. Enjoy the colorful Lollipop Woods and get your sucker from Lolly. Once at the top, don’t get stuck in the Chocolate Swamp! Gloppy will be there to reward your efforts with some delicious chocolate. Then make your way back down. You will take the same route back down, passing by all the treats again. Be on the lookout for Jolly—his gumdrops will help you make it to the finish line at the famous Candy Castle! King Candy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets. The route will be marked, and you will be given a course map. This event will be timed by Delta Endurance.
Licorice Trail
This route is great for more experienced trail runners and hikers. 10k (6.2 miles) with 1,263ft elevation gain. Start time 8:30 a.m. You need to keep an average pace of 25 min/mile for an 11 a.m. finish time. If you’re up for an extra challenge, this route includes the special Licorice Trail! The Gingerbread Tree will be your first station for your gingerbread treat. Then pass through Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. Continue on Rainbow Trail to the top of the mountain. Next stop will be Peanut Acres to meet Gramma Nutt for your nutty treat. Enjoy the colorful Lollipop Woods and get your sucker from Lolly. Once at the top, don’t get stuck in the Chocolate Swamp! Gloppy will be there to reward your efforts with some delicious chocolate. You'll then head down the backside of Candy Mountain. Be on the lookout for Princess Frostine at Frozen Lake with your frosty drink of water or electrolyte. Then on to find Licorice Trail and meet Lord Licorice. He'll turn you around and back up the mountain with a piece (or two) of licorice. You will return on the same route and pass by all the candy stations again. Be on the lookout for Jolly—his gumdrops will help you make it to the finish line at the famous Candy Castle! The route will be marked with red flags and you will be given a course map. This event will be timed by Delta Endurance. You may want to bring hiking poles for the backside of Candy Mountain (rocky/steep side) and a small section of single track out and back (the secret Licorice Trail). There will be a course lead and sweep. For locals: the turnaround is 0.25 north of the culvert.
Race date Weather
Conditions on November 4, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Richland
Candy Land Run takes place in Richland, Washington, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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