Name: Candy Cane Course- Lincoln
Start: 2026-12-13
End: 2026-12-13
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

About the Event

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! 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/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!

5k/12k 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!

Please note a $10 parking fee is required to enter the park, unless you have an RSU Annual Pass

Races Offered

1 Mile

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$27.00

10k

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$28.00

15K

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$28.00

5k

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$28.00

Kids Dash

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$22.00

Virtual Race

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$22.00

1 Mile

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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301 days remaining

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$27.00

10k

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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301 days remaining

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$28.00

15K

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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Type — Running

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301 days remaining

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$28.00

5k

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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301 days remaining

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$28.00

Kids Dash

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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Type — Running

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301 days remaining

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$22.00

Virtual Race

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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Type — Running

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301 days remaining

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Dec 13, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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Type — Running

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301 days remaining

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$22.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -2.9° / 6.1°

wb_sunny -7.9° / 1.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.5 /

water_drop 70.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -2.9° / 6.1°

wb_sunny -7.9° / 1.7°

air 12.5 km/h

water_drop 70.9%

About Lincoln

Lincoln is the capital and second largest city of Nebraska, U.S. As the state capital, it offers several historical sites, as well as museums, art galleries, and other cultural venues.