Candy Cane Course- Chattanooga
Candy Cane Course- Chattanooga is a running race on December 20, 2026 in East Ridge, TN, with entry fees from $22 to $30.
- Date
- December 20, 2026 (150 days to go)
- Location
- Camp Jordan, East Ridge, TN
- Price
- $22–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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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/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
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5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chattanooga Lovell Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About East Ridge, TN
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 3 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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150
Days to train
- Race
- Candy Cane Course- Chattanooga
- Date
- December 20, 2026
- Location
- Camp Jordan, East Ridge, TN
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Candy Cane Course- Chattanooga
Dec 20, 2026