Candy Cane Course- Indianapolis

About the Event

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!

Races Offered

1 Mile

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$27.00

10k

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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$34.00

15K

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 9.3 Miles

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$34.00

5k

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$34.00

Kids Dash

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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$22.00

Virtual Race

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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$22.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Indianapolis.

thermostat Temperature

-1.5° / 5.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

-6.1° / 2.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

4h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:57

nightlight Sunset

18:22

About Indianapolis

Learn more about the host city, Indianapolis.

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Candy Cane Course- Indianapolis.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Angela Snyder	F	52	Fort Wayne, IN	—
🥈	Rebecca Schaefer	F	40	Indianapolis, IN	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Ryan Ohl	M	36	Indianapolis, IN	19:29
🥇	Carlos Pacheco	M	23	Anderson, IN	49:23
🥈	Luke Peercy	M	16	Anderson, IN	20:54
🥈	Julian Martinez	M	23	Anderson, IN	49:36
🥉	Mark Keevan	M	47	Franklin, IN	22:05
🥉	jhorman Pinzón	M	45	Bogotá	54:40
4	MATTHEW Jourdan	M	55	Indianapolis, IN	22:31
4	Donald Reeves	M	52	Dublin, GA	55:29
5	Ryan Simmermeyer	M	32	North Vernon, IN	1:01:34
5	Lauren Waugh	F	42	Knightstown, IN	22:31
6	Rebecca Kjell	F	34	North Vernon, IN	1:01:36
6	Jose Trujillo	M	26	Indianapolis, IN	22:37
7	Joe Arvin	M	39	Indianapolis, IN	1:01:55
7	I. VanWye	F	12	Indianapolis, IN	22:50
8	Mallory Reynolds	F	26	Indianapolis, IN	1:02:23
8	Ariana Stark	F	16	San Antonio, TX	22:53
9	Justin Prinn	M	26	Lafayette, IN	1:02:43
9	David Massey	M	44	Zionsville, IN	23:43
10	Matthew Leinheiser	M	58	Carmel, IN	1:03:52
10	Quartey Kirk	M	26	Indianapolis, IN	23:45
11	Jeff Woolems	M	61	Frankfort, IN	1:04:38
11	Allie Waugh	F	13	Knightstown, IN	23:52
12	Cass Sartelle	F	50	Indianapolis, IN	1:04:57
12	Jeffery Smith	M	58	Indianapolis, IN	23:55
13	Shawn Sartelle	M	53	Indianapolis, IN	1:04:57
13	Adam Peercy	M	45	Anderson, IN	23:59
14	STEPHEN BARTLETT	M	64	Indianapolis, IN	1:04:59
14	C. VanWye	F	10	Indianapolis, IN	24:16
15	Mona Hammill	F	47	Indianapolis, IN	1:05:31
15	Cody Sullivan	M	38	Cincinnati, OH	24:26
16	Luis Lourenson	M	41	Owatonna, MN	1:06:45
16	Brantly Batton	M	32	Indianapolis, IN	24:39
17	Jacqueline Muse	F	38	Greencastle, IN	1:06:54
17	Brandy Ploetner	F	30	Indianapolis, IN	25:22
18	Kasey Wells	F	44	Sidney, IL	1:06:55
18	Sean Ellis	M	46	Los Angeles, CA	25:25
19	Sydney Hayes	F	25	Indianapolis, IN	1:07:02
19	Jessica DeSutter	F	27	Rossville, IN	25:32
20	Matt Murrell	M	34	Atlanta, GA	1:08:05
20	Anonymous Anonymous	M	48	—	25:34
21	Eric Schmidt	M	64	Avon, IN	1:08:31
21	KELSIE MORANO	F	33	FRANKFORT, IN	26:02
22	Lacey Cunningham	F	40	Avon, IN	1:08:32
22	Sarah Hong	F	38	Bothell, WA	27:29
23	Jan Faber	F	62	Indianapolis, IN	1:08:34
23	Taylor Jackson	F	35	East Moline, IL	27:56
24	David Murrell	M	68	Alpine, AL	1:09:07
24	Richard Superczynski	M	33	Indianapolis, IN	28:10
25	Stacy Stahl	F	60	Greenwood, IN	1:09:59
25	Jacquelyn Golden	F	42	South Abington Township, PA	28:20
26	Nicole Berdusco	F	28	Lafayette, IN	1:10:14
26	Randall Burch	M	28	Indianapolis, IN	28:26
27	Andrew Ryan	M	34	Brownsburg, IN	1:10:37
27	Kyle Enright	M	46	Indianapolis, IN	28:29
28	Julie Dutrieux	F	55	Indianapolis, IN	1:11:41
28	KALI HOWEY	F	37	Indianapolis, IN	28:44
29	Nathan Denton	M	44	Greenfield, IN	1:11:59
29	Bradi Moistner	F	27	Richmond, IN	30:05
30	Amy Becker	F	59	Indianapolis, IN	1:13:28
30	Ellie Snyder	F	28	Greenwood, IN	30:31
31	Amanda Reuille	F	33	Mooresville, IN	1:20:12
31	Lillian VanGelderen	F	23	Franklin, IN	30:31
32	Jason Bonham	M	42	Greenfield, IN	1:20:29
32	Adam Larson	M	35	Indianapolis, IN	30:38
33	Kara Shulaw	F	29	Mc Cordsville, IN	1:23:13
33	Barissa Larson	F	34	Indianapolis, IN	30:38
34	Christy Heid	F	45	NEVADA, OH	1:23:13
34	Demi Atwood	F	35	Wabash, IN	31:11
35	Jess Barlow	F	43	Indianapolis, IN	1:23:22
35	Adam Sibert	M	30	Brooklyn, NY	31:16
36	Amy Price	F	44	Danville, IN	1:23:36
36	Caleb Leinheiser	M	23	Carmel, IN	31:16
37	Desiree Bernardo	F	40	Danville, IN	1:23:37
37	Sarah Sibert	F	26	Brooklyn, NY	31:18
38	Carmen Inquilla	F	53	Brownsburg, IN	1:25:41
38	Chris Leinheiser	F	56	Carmel, IN	31:18
39	Nathan Shuherk	M	32	Indianapolis, IN	1:25:54
39	Peyton Leinheiser	F	26	Indianapolis, IN	31:18
40	Blayre Upchurch	F	28	Fishers, IN	1:26:15
40	Zac Leinheiser	M	28	Indianapolis, IN	31:18
41	Katie Fugate	F	45	Indianapolis, IN	1:26:53
41	Cody Burker	M	28	Franklin, IN	31:31
42	Julie Paylado Sebastian	F	54	Marion, IN	1:28:19
42	Brandt Stapleton	M	27	Centerville, IN	31:36
43	Brad Yensho	M	41	Noblesville, IN	1:38:19
43	Ashley Willingham	F	39	Bargersville, IN	32:07
44	Arthur Terhune	M	57	Franklin, IN	1:49:01
44	Hanna Cayton	F	25	Lafayette, IN	32:07
45	Maria Cline	F	68	Kokomo, IN	1:51:20
45	Angela Thompson	F	54	Pittsboro, IN	32:19
46	Anonymous Anonymous	F	22	—	1:54:57
46	Allegra Jones	F	33	Indianapolis, IN	32:54
47	A. Jones	M	5	Indianapolis, IN	32:54
48	Vu Nguyen	M	39	Bothell, WA	33:05
49	Christie Wilkerson	F	36	Indianapolis, IN	33:19
50	Jim Rae	M	68	Westfield, IN	33:25
97	Chris Clay	M	62	Indianapolis, IN	—
98	Stephanie Phillips	F	45	Indianapolis, IN	—
99	James Hammill	M	46	Saint Simons Island, GA	—

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About the Event

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!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Races Offered

1 Mile

10k

15K

5k

Kids Dash

Virtual Race

Volunteer then Run

Weather History

About Indianapolis

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Runner Reviews

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Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
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