Candy Cane 5K
Updated
Sunday, December 27, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Fort Lauderdale (4001 SW 142nd Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $43.50 after November 30.
Course and race notes
Get ready to celebrate the season in motion at the upcoming Candy Cane 5K, taking place on Sunday, December 27, 2026, at the scenic Vista View Park.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 27
2026 · in 50 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
4001 SW 142nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
Area: Broward & Fort Lauderdale, Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 27 (in 50 days)
Opened Sep 21, 2026
Race day in Fort Lauderdale
Weather
78° / 61°F
Typical high and low for December 27, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Hollywood North Perry Airport, FL (7.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:06 AM – 5:37 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 24 minutes after sunrise.
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
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 26
Where to stay
6 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Weston
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn Weston Ft. Lauderdale
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Weston
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Comfort Suites Weston - Sawgrass Mills South
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Check prices at Comfort Suites Weston - Sawgrass Mills South →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
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