Candy Cane 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Langhorne, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $35 on Dec 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairn Alumni/Faculty/Staff 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $30$35 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| Cairn Alumni/Faculty/Staff 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $30$35 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| Standard Registration 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $35$40 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| Standard Registration 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $35$40 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| Students 1 Mile (all students and children - regardless of school attending) | Kids | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $20$25 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| Students 5K (all students and children - regardless of school attending) | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $20$25 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $35 on Dec 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Cairn Alumni/Faculty/Staff 1 Mile and Cairn Alumni/Faculty/Staff 5K: $30 until Dec 4, then $35 until Dec 5.
- Standard Registration 1 Mile and Standard Registration 5K: $35 until Dec 4, then $40 until Dec 5.
- Students 1 Mile (all students and children - regardless of school attending) and Students 5K (all students and children - regardless of school attending): $20 until Dec 4, then $25 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Langhorne runs 32:39, about 10:31 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:03 and men in 30:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the Cairn Alumni/Faculty/Staff 1 Mile starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 Manor Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Candy Cane 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Candy Cane 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:33 or better, the top quarter in 26:09, and half the field in 30:38; the last tenth came in after 47:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:20 | 19:59 |
| 20-29 | 23:32 | 19:55 |
| 30-39 | 32:01 | 26:03 |
| 40-49 | 29:14 | 23:52 |
| 50-59 | 34:08 | 21:27 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 40:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 29 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Candy Cane 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 136 to 176 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:53 to 30:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 176 (+29%) | 30:38 | under 22:33 | 18:18 |
| 2024 | 136 | 28:53 | under 22:29 | 18:37 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:09, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 57°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 200 Manor Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Candy Cane 5K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Dec 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 176 runners finished the Candy Cane 5K; the median finish was 30:38 and the winner ran 18:18.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:09, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 200 Manor Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047.
From the organizers
This special run is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Join us on Saturday, December 5th for a candy cane themed run! Runners are encouraged to race in their most festive attire: a super ugly sweater, a Santa outfit, a candy cane outfit—or maybe you and your group dress up as a team of elves or reindeer! Both the top finishers and the top costumes, both individuals and teams of three or more, will receive candy cane themed prizes. All registrants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt, candy canes, hot chocolate and marshmallows, Christmas cookies, and the traditional post-race water and bananas.