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Candy Land Run

Candy Land Run is a running, rucking, and trail running race on November 28 – December 5, 2026 in Richland, WA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.

Date
November 28 – December 5, 2026 (128 days to go)
Price
$25–$35
Sports
RunningRuckingTrail Running
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From the Organizer

Take a magical journey through a life-sized Candy Land! Walk, hike, or run as you relive one of your favorite childhood games as a real-life adventure. Enjoy some of Tri-Cities' local trails, visit the candy-themed stations for a variety of treats, and meet special Candy Land characters. 

This event is a fundraiser for Mirror Ministries. All proceeds and entry fees will go directly to support Mirror Ministries, an organization of people who embrace a vision of hope for victims and survivors of sex trafficking. We work toward this vision knowing God’s grace is reflected in each one of us as we pray, serve, and give to show survivors their true worth.

For more information visit https://www.mirror-ministries.org/

 

Walk - Run - Hike - Ruck Details:  

This sweet adventure will start and end in the parking lot of Candy Mountain in Richland, WA. We offer three different routes depending on your ability and how long you want to stay in Candy Land. All routes will be on trails. You will be given a fun map for each route, and the stations will be marked on it. The longer you participate, the more treats you get! Service animals only; must be leashed at all times
Each finisher will get a wooden finisher medal. Awards will be given to the Top Overall male and female (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) in the 3.5 mile distance.  RUCK finishers will get a special ruck patch. 
Age group awards male & female will be given out to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in the 10k & 3.5 mile.
Groups will be: 3-5, 6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 
10k & 3.5 mile will be chip-timed by Eastern Oregon Sports Timing. 1.25 is not time and is just for fun! 

 

Prices:

Gumdrop Loop 1.25 mile:       $20 from 6/2 to 10/29  -  $25 In-person 
Chocolate Route 3.5 mile:      $35 from 6/2 to 10/29  -  $40 In-person 
Licorice Trail 10k:                    $45 from 6/2 to 10/29  -  $50 In-person   
Licorice Trail 10k RUCK:         $45 from 6/2 to 10/29  -  $50 In-person  

~ 2 years old and younger are free 

 

 

Parking:

NEW FOR 2025 Parking will be at Bethel Church- 600 Shockley Rd, Richland, WA 99352

There will be a shuttle bus every 15 minutes to and from Candy Mountain starting at 8:00 a.m. Plan ahead for extra time with parking, unloading, and reloading. Make sure race bib is visible for volunteers to see as you are loading buses. If riding the shuttle to pick up your bib on race day morning, let the volunteers and/or drivers know. The will be buses ready to take you back to the parking lot once the first race is over. 

NO PARKING ON THE ROADWAY CLOSE TO THE CANDY MOUNTAIN PARKING LOT OR IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.

 

Online Registration Dates:

Online registration will close on Tuesday, October 28th at 8 p.m.

Bib Pick-up and In-person Registration:

Thursday, October 30th from 2-6 p.m. at Runners Soul 5020 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336

Saturday, November 1st  from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Candy Mountain parking lot. *if there are registration spots available*

 

 

 

 

Events

Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile (RUN - finish in under 1 hour)$35
Gumdrop Loop - 1.25 mile$25
Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile (RUN or HIKE - finish in over 1 hour)$35
RUCK Challenge - Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile$35

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

44°

Typical Low

31°

Chance of Rain

37%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Richland, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:16 AMSunset 4:13 PMDaylight 8h 58m

Host City

About Richland, WA

Population

61,912

as of 2023

City Elevation

400 ft

Nearest Airport

PSC

Tri Cities Airport · 9 mi

Major Hub

GEG

Spokane International Airport · 124 mi

Time Zone

Pacific 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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Days to train

Race
Candy Land Run
Date
November 28 – December 5, 2026

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About These Sports

This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Rucking

Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.

Trail Running

Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Richland than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Candy Land Run?+
Candy Land Run is a running, rucking, and trail running race held in Richland, Washington on November 28, 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 Land Run?+
Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Richland, Washington at Candy Mountain. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Candy Land Run?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Candy Land Run

Nov 28, 2026

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