Candy Cane Course - St. Louis 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- St Peters, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $22 · goes up to $40 on Oct 25, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and 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 19, 20269:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| 15K | 15K | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $27 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Candy Cane 10K 2027 | 10K | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Candy Cane 15K 2027 | 15K | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Candy Cane 5K 2027 | 5K | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $36$40 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $22 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $22 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Dec 19, 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 $40 on Oct 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $36 until Oct 25, then $40 until Nov 29, then $44 until Dec 18, then $48 until Dec 19.
- 15K and Candy Cane 10K 2027 and Candy Cane 15K 2027 and Candy Cane 5K 2027: $36 until Oct 26, then $40 until Nov 30, then $44 until Dec 18, then $48 until Dec 19.
- 1 Mile: $27 until Dec 19.
- Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $22 until Dec 19.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $36, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Missouri ($36).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
370 Lakeside Park, St Peters, MO 63376
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 (4 years)5k
12K
Aggregated from official results for Candy Cane Course - St. Louis. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Candy Cane Course - St. Louis?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:45 or better, the top quarter in 29:55, and half the field in 36:14; the last tenth came in after 53:48.
At the 2025 12K, the fastest tenth finished in 57:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:04:26, and half the field in 1:12:08; the last tenth came in after 1:38:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:59 | 20:13 |
| 20-29 | 29:21 | 25:58 |
| 30-39 | 27:50 | 21:27 |
| 40-49 | 26:44 | 25:48 |
| 50-59 | 29:19 | 26:45 |
| 60-69 | 35:49 | n/a |
| 70+ | 47:15 | n/a |
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 55 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Candy Cane Course - St. Louis 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 100 to 274 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:11 to 36:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 274 (+11%) | 36:14 | under 25:45 | 19:30 |
| 2024 | 246 (-24%) | 39:14 | under 26:32 | 18:01 |
| 2023 | 322 (+222%) | 37:12 | under 25:22 | 17:42 |
| 2022 | 100 | 39:11 | under 26:36 | 21:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:55, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2022 half marathon field finished under 1:56:38, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2022 10K field finished under 54:18, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, 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 19 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 63°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
- 370 Lakeside Park, St Peters, MO 63376Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 440 feet
- Included with entry
- Sweatshirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 21, 2025), 2024 (Dec 15, 2024), 2023 (Dec 17, 2023), 2022 (Dec 11, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Candy Cane Course - St. Louis?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $22 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 25, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $36, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Missouri ($36).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 274 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 36:14 and the winner ran 19:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:55, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 370 Lakeside Park, St Peters, MO 63376.
From the organizers
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!