The Great Candy Run 2026

🍭 DENVER’S SWEETEST 5K 🍬

Ready to run, walk, and treat yourself? Join us on Sunday, November 8th at Washington Park for The Great Candy Run 5K — the most FUN you’ll have all year!

This isn’t your average race… it’s a full-on sugar rush of energy, costumes, community, and candy! Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the sweets, this is your moment.

Grab your crew. Lace up. Let’s GO.

🎉 WHAT MAKES IT SO SWEET?

🏃‍♀️ High-energy, candy-themed 5K for ALL ages & paces

🍭 Epic Sweet Street loaded with candy, treats & surprises

📸 FREE photos so you can relive every sweet moment

🎭 Costumes highly encouraged — go big, bold, and sugary!

🏆 Awards for top finishers + age group winners

🏅 Awesome finisher medals (because you earned it!)

🍬 FREE Jolly Rancher Kids Run for ages 8 & under

💥 BONUS: Snag the Family 4-Pack and make it a full-on crew experience!

❤️ Every step supports the amazing mission of the Fetal Health Foundation — so you’re not just having fun, you’re making a difference.

Don’t miss out on Denver’s most delicious day of the year! 🍫🍩🍭

Event Schedule:

8:00 AM Bib Pickup and Race Day Registration Opens
8:40 AM Free Kids Fun Run (100 yard dash, ages 8 & under)
9:00 AM 5K Starts
9:55 AM Awards Ceremony
Music and finish festival ongoing from 9AM


Entry Options

5K Adult
5K Youth (up through 12 years old)
5K Senior (Age 60 and over)
Family 4 Pack
Virtual 5K

Refunds

Refunds

No Refunds



Instalment Plan

  • You may pay in equal instalments up to a either a maximum set by the organizer or monthly up to one month before the event, whichever is less.
  • There is an additional fee of 1% + $0.50 for each instalment.
  • You are responsible for ensuring payments are made, missing payments may mean removal from the event and loss of any monies paid to date.
  • For more information on instalment plans see here.

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