Candy Land Run
- Date
- November 28 – December 5, 2026
- Location
- Candy Mountain, Richland, WA
- Distance
- Gumdrop Loop - 1.25 mile · Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile (RUN - finish in under 1 hour) · Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile (RUN or HIKE - finish in over 1 hour) & more
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
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
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
- Location
- Candy Mountain, Richland, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Candy Land Run?
- Candy Land Run is a 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, Richland, WA. 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