Candy Cane Course - Greater Atlanta
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Canton (600 Brown Industrial Pkwy). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 9.3 miles. Entry from $27 to $39; the 5K goes from $39 to $43 after November 28.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K9.3 miles
Price
$27 to $39
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 28 (in 21 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Dec 14, 2025
Race day in Canton
Weather
53° / 32°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Allatoona Dam 2, GA (15.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:38 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Places to eat
- Waffle House restaurant0.5 mi
- IHOP restaurant0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)6 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Canton
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel · Fairfield
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
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