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Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, IL, with entry fees from $22 to $34.

Date
December 12, 2026 (142 days to go)
Location
Busse Woods Picnic Grove #32, Elk Grove Village, IL
Price
$22–$34
Sport
Running
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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 -
  • 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!
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!
  • 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
  • 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
  • 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

Kids Dash$22
Volunteer then Run$22
1 Mile$27
5K$34
10K$34
15K$34
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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

37°

Typical Low

25°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:10 AMSunset 4:20 PMDaylight 9h 10m

Host City

About Elk Grove Village, IL

Population

32,132

as of 2023

City Elevation

689 ft

Nearest Airport

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

142

Days to train

Race
Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago
Date
December 12, 2026
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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago?+
Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago is a running race held in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago?+
Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois at Busse Woods Picnic Grove #32. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago

Dec 12, 2026

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