Candy Cane Course - Tampa
Updated
Sunday, December 27, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Tampa (Gadsden Park). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 9.3 miles. Entry from $27 to $40; the 10K goes from $40 to $44 after December 6.
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
Sunday, December 27
2026 · in 50 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K9.3 miles
Price
$27 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
10K goes up after Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 27 (in 50 days)
Opened Dec 14, 2025
Race day in Tampa
Weather
72° / 54°F
Typical high and low for December 27, with a 20% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Tampa Intl Airport, FL (5.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:19 AM – 5:42 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 26
Where to stay
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