From the Organizer
In Celebration of National Candy Corn Day
Clover Glove Presents Candy Corn 4K
Keel and Ryles Holiday and Clover Glove Race Series
All proceeds support 4-H.
WHEN: Run the race on October 30. Send finish times on Run Sign Up or cloverglove.com/races no later than October 31.
WHERE: Anywhere
AWARDS: Black Bag & Clover Glove Points. The Male & Female winners (Overall, Master, Grand Master and Senior Grand Master) will receive a bag of candy corn. All participants will be invited to a performance of “corny” jokes from one of our regular runners at the next in-person race.
Registration: $14.44 no later than until October 25. Registration available at Run Sign Up and cloverglove.com/races
Contact: Roger Keel rkeel@mindspring.com Checks payable to Georgia 4-H Foundation. Mail:Clover Glove,Georgia 4-H, Hoke Smith Annex,UGA, Athens GA 30602
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
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Candy Corn 4K?
- Candy Corn 4K is a running race held in Athens, Georgia on October 30, 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 Corn 4K?
- Friday, October 30, 2026 in Athens, Georgia at Anywhere, Athens, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Candy Corn 4K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Candy Corn 4K
Oct 30, 2026