Candy Cane Course- St. Paul

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!

15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k/10k 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 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$27.00

10k

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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$34.00

15K

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 9.3 Miles

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$34.00

5k

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$34.00

Kids Dash

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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$22.00

Virtual Race

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Race

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09:00

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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09:00

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$22.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

-7.9° / -0.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

-13.2° / -5.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.4 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:42

nightlight Sunset

17:32

About St. Paul

Learn more about the host city, St. Paul.

Lake Elmo is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,335 at the 2020 census. According to 2022 census estimates, the population is 13,449.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

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

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Corina Strand	F	42	Rosemount, MN	—
🥈	Anonymous Anonymous	F	37	—	—
🥉	Kylie White	F	33	Minneapolis, MN	—
4	Kaylee Eschenbach	F	21	Spring Valley, WI	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jonathan Eckerson	M	30	Saint Paul, MN	21:25
🥇	Nicholas Kartschoke	M	25	Woodbury, MN	47:16
🥈	Fred Swanson	M	47	Rockford, MN	22:01
🥈	Brandon Goede	M	18	Bangor, WI	51:47
🥉	Eric Ward	M	56	Minneapolis, MN	23:59
🥉	Jesse Olsen	M	32	Rochester, MN	57:19
4	Danile Lynch-Jones	F	59	Saint Paul, MN	24:33
4	Kaitlin Reznick-Lipina	F	32	Rochester, MN	57:20
5	Troy Ronning	M	50	Eden Prairie, MN	25:11
5	Gada Simeso	M	47	North Oaks, MN	57:45
6	Caitlin Collins	F	23	Easton, CT	1:00:04
6	C. Eschenbauch	M	12	Saint Paul, MN	25:20
7	Paula Krohn	F	35	Maple Grove, MN	1:01:35
7	Michael Schulte	M	36	Cottage Grove, MN	26:47
8	Linda Green	F	61	Arden Hills, MN	1:02:21
8	E. Lawson	F	10	Williamsburg, VA	26:59
9	Kim Winge	F	52	Big Lake, MN	1:02:31
9	Kristen Piehl	F	40	Lakeville, MN	27:09
10	Matthew Schutz	M	53	Glenwood City, WI	1:04:47
10	Larissa Eschenbach	F	23	Spring Valley, WI	27:10
11	Claire Iversen	F	26	Minneapolis, MN	1:05:41
11	Madison Piehl	F	13	Lakeville, MN	27:45
12	Kelsey Mize	F	34	Eagan, MN	1:06:52
12	E. Bollinger Danielson	F	11	Saint Paul, MN	27:46
13	Miles Gregoire	M	49	Saint Paul, MN	1:08:04
13	Ben Danielson	M	52	Saint Paul, MN	27:53
14	Machaela Madsen	F	26	White Bear Lake, MN	1:08:55
14	Vern Quast	M	59	Saint Bonifacius, MN	27:57
15	Mackenzie Dwyer	F	30	Saint Paul, MN	1:08:56
15	Dave Belisle	M	67	Somerset, WI	28:05
16	Jeff Jacobson	M	64	Lakeville, MN	1:09:44
16	Lyndsey Stark	F	19	Wilson, WI	28:15
17	Bethany Anderson	F	34	Saint Paul, MN	1:10:34
17	Mason Davies	M	31	Saint Paul, MN	28:18
18	Lillian Pettit	F	14	Delano, MN	1:11:19
18	Evan Schwartz	M	43	Woodbury, MN	28:29
19	Rebecca Forrest	F	46	Cottage Grove, MN	1:11:24
19	Kate Schlagel	F	42	Saint Paul, MN	28:48
20	Ruth Fuller	F	35	Minneapolis, MN	1:12:07
20	Jaeden Bannister	F	24	North Branch, MN	28:56
21	Jacob Bearl	M	35	Wyoming, MN	1:12:24
21	Matt Courtright	M	25	North Branch, MN	28:57
22	Vicki Mullin	F	38	Inver Grove Heights, MN	1:12:42
22	Marc Lee	M	42	Saint Paul, MN	29:06
23	Tyson Clausen	M	18	Fulda, MN	1:13:02
23	F. Lawson	M	12	Williamsburg, VA	29:18
24	Emily Gustafson	F	41	Little Falls, MN	1:13:03
24	Der Vang	F	35	Maplewood, MN	29:43
25	William Munson	M	38	Minneapolis, MN	1:13:35
25	Julie Larson	F	47	Oakdale, MN	29:48
26	Cheng Xiong	M	40	Saint Paul, MN	1:14:41
26	Danielle Foerster	F	25	Inver Grove Heights, MN	29:49
27	Jonnah Song	F	36	Burnsville, MN	1:15:11
27	Jill Ronning	F	50	Eden Prairie, MN	30:12
28	Robert Britain	M	67	Prior Lake, MN	1:17:51
28	Brittney Barney	F	32	Minneapolis, MN	30:38
29	Rebecca Petersen	F	62	Prior Lake, MN	1:17:52
29	Jennifer Hilpisch	F	42	Cottage Grove, MN	30:56
30	Sunyu Vang	M	37	Saint Paul, MN	1:19:58
30	Greg Breheim	M	27	Saint Paul, MN	30:57
31	Jacob Dorion	M	23	Chanhassen, MN	1:20:37
31	Brandy Huber	F	48	Becker, MN	31:26
32	Jennifer Wegner	F	55	Shakopee, MN	1:20:41
32	Ashley Xiong	F	35	Saint Paul, MN	31:29
33	Lucas Hansen	M	51	Minneapolis, MN	1:21:21
33	Anne Fildes	F	46	Cottage Grove, MN	31:32
34	Jodie Zuchowski	F	47	Blaine, MN	1:21:47
34	Paytin Zimmerman	F	24	Big Lake, MN	31:43
35	Kelly Pennoyer	F	50	Minneapolis, MN	1:22:16
35	Kate Edison	F	50	Minneapolis, MN	32:19
36	Karen Tait-Fries	F	36	Andover, MN	1:22:33
36	Bryce White	F	27	Saint Paul, MN	32:21
37	Xa Vang	M	37	Saint Paul, MN	1:23:13
37	Elizabeth Batchelder	F	37	Anchorage, AK	32:21
38	Casey Shannahan	F	28	Saint Paul, MN	1:24:27
38	Emily Finnegan	F	25	Savage, MN	32:54
39	Yer Xiong	F	34	Saint Paul, MN	1:24:52
39	Elena Thompson	F	14	Minneapolis, MN	32:59
40	Marie Lor	F	37	Anoka, MN	1:26:34
40	Ian Lawson	M	44	Lake Elmo, MN	33:10
41	Rachel Fuerstenberg	F	28	Blaine, MN	1:27:55
41	Emma Lawson	F	40	Lake Elmo, MN	33:11
42	Emily Ness	F	38	Woodbury, MN	1:29:09
42	Anthony Mudek	M	25	La Crosse, WI	33:14
43	Amanda Martin	F	48	Saint Paul, MN	1:29:10
43	Andy Thompson	M	42	Minneapolis, MN	33:37
44	Kristine Walter	F	40	Saint Paul, MN	1:29:10
44	Sarah Linden	F	43	Shoreview, MN	33:47
45	Rebecca Jensen	F	34	Saint Joseph, MN	1:31:45
45	Kristine Mudek	F	48	Saint Paul, MN	33:53
46	Kaitlynn Klebe	F	22	Hastings, MN	1:32:20
46	Maria Turco	F	26	Saint Paul, MN	33:53
47	Kaitlin Smith	F	36	Saint Paul, MN	1:47:11
47	Megan Chicos	F	33	Central, SC	34:01
48	Lizzy Kachel	F	26	Minneapolis, MN	1:53:40
48	Carrie Reagan	F	61	Saint Paul, MN	34:05
49	Ryder Erman	M	26	Horace, ND	1:53:44
49	Hannah Boyles	F	25	Wayzata, MN	34:10
50	Chloe Sherrill	F	26	Saint Paul, MN	34:10

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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!

15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k/10k 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 St. Paul

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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