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Candy Cane Course - Rochester 2026

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Entry fee: From $22 · goes up to $42 on Oct 12, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
10K	10K	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$38$42 after Oct 12, 2026	–
15K	15K	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$38$42 after Oct 12, 2026	–
1 Mile	1 Mile	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$27	–
5K	5K	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$38$42 after Oct 12, 2026	–
Candy Cane 10K 2027	10K	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$38$42 after Oct 12, 2026	–
Candy Cane 15K 2027	15K	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$38$42 after Oct 12, 2026	–
Candy Cane 5K 2027	5K	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$38$42 after Oct 12, 2026	–
Kids Dash	Kids	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$22	–
Volunteer then Run	–	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$22	5
Virtual RaceVirtual	–	Dec 6, 20269:00 AM	$42	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 10K fee goes up to $42 on Oct 12, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

10K and 15K and 5K and Candy Cane 10K 2027 and Candy Cane 15K 2027 and Candy Cane 5K 2027: $38 until Oct 12, then $42 until Nov 16, then $46 until Dec 5, then $50 until Dec 6.
1 Mile: $27 until Dec 6.
Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $22 until Dec 6.

Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,240 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN 55902

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around December 6 the day usually runs from 20°F at dawn to 34°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to -2°F and hot years reach 45°F.

Based on 65 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: Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN 55902Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,240 feet
Included with entry: Sweatshirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Dec 6, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Candy Cane Course - Rochester?: Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $22 before processing fees, and rises to $42 on Oct 12, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, 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, 10K, 15K, Kids.
Where does it start?: Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN 55902.