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 (83 days to go)
- Location
- Candy Mountain, Richland, WA
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sports
- RunningRuckingTrail Running
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 two 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.
3.5 mile will be chip-timed by Eastern Oregon Sports Timing. 1.25 is not timed and is just for fun!
There will be two start times for the Chocolate Route 3.5 mile:
9:00 a.m. for runners who plan to finish in under 1 hour.
10:30 a.m. for hikers/runners who plan to finish in over 1 hour.
Prices:
Gumdrop Loop 1.25 mile: $25 until 10/01 then $35 until race day
Chocolate Route 3.5 mile: $35 until 10/01 then $45 until race day
Chocolate Route 3.5 mile RUCK: $35 until 10/01 then $45 until race day
2 years old and younger are free
Parking:
To be announced.
Online Registration Dates:
Online registration will be open until the start of each distance on race day or until registration is full. There will be NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION.
Bib Pick-up:
To be announced.
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
44°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richland, 2 mi from the venue.
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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83
Days to train
- Race
- Candy Land Run
- Date
- November 28 – December 5, 2026
- Location
- Candy Mountain, Richland, WA
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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.
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Candy Land Run
Nov 28, 2026