Candy Land Run

This route is great for kids and for those just looking for a fun walk with treats and Candy Land characters!

1.25 miles with 92ft elevation gain.
An out-and-back loop.
Start time: 10:30 a.m.

This route will be short and sweet—perfect for kids and families! The Gingerbread Tree will be your first stop for a treat. Be on the lookout for Jolly and friends to help guide you onto the Gumdrop Pass! Along the way you'll see several fun characters from "Candy Land". Be sure to get pictures with them! Don't miss your last stop along the Grumdrop pass. Your magical journey will finish at Candy Castle and King Kandy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets!
Hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies will be waiting for you!!

The route will be marked, and there will be volunteers to help you along the way! You will also be given a themed route map to collect a stamp from each candy station.

This route is great for older kids, hikers, and trail runners. It will be chipped timed

3.5 miles with 545ft elevation gain.
To the top of the mountain and back down.
Start time: 9:30 a.m. 

Up for an adventure to the top of Candy Mountain? The Gingerbread Tree will be your first stop for a treat. Be on the lookout for Jolly and friends to help guide you up to Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. Continue on the Rainbow Trail to the colorful Lollipop Woods to get your lollipop. Keep going up.. but once at the top, don’t get stuck in the Chocolate Swamp! Once you've had your fill of chocolate and beautiful views. Head back down the mountain, passing through lollipop woods and peppermint forest again. Jolly will then direct you(with a gumdrop or two) onto Gumdrop pass. Don't miss your last stop along the Grumdrop pass. Be sure to stop for pictures with all the Candy Land characters. Your magical journey will finish at Candy Castle and King Kandy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets!
Hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies will be waiting for you!!


The route will be marked, and you will be given a themed course map to collect a stamp from each candy station.

This route is great for more experienced trail runners and hikers. It will be chipped timed.

10k (6.2 miles) with 900ft elevation gain.
Start time: 8:30 a.m.
You need to keep an average pace of 25 minutes/mile for an 11 a.m. finish time.

If you’re up for an extra challenge, this route includes the secret Licorice Trail!
The Gingerbread Tree will be your first stop for a treat. Be on the lookout for Jolly and friends to help guide you up to the Peppermint Forest to get your candy cane from Mr. Mint. Continue on the Rainbow Trail to the colorful Lollipop Woods to get your lollipop. Keep going up.. but once at the top, don’t get stuck in the Chocolate Swamp! Once you've had your fill of chocolate and beautiful views; keep going down the backside of Candy Mt. At the bottom Princess Frostine with be at Snow Flake Lake with a cold drink of water and Frost Gatorade. You will then find the secret licorice trail and Mr. Lord Licorice. There will be a couple miles on a gravel road until you make a turn at Cupcake Corner. The course will take you through beautiful vineyards and orchards. Be on the lookout for Gramma Nutt at Peanut Acres. Jolly & friends will then direct you(with a gumdrop or two) onto Gumdrop pass. Don't miss your last stop along the Grumdrop pass. Your magical journey will finish at Candy Castle and King Kandy will be welcoming you back from the land of sweets!
Hot cocoa and gingerbread cookies will be waiting for you!!

You may want to bring hiking poles for the backside of Candy Mountain (rocky/steep side) and a small section of single track out and back (the secret Licorice Trail). There will be a course lead and sweep. This route will be marked by flags, and you will be given a themed course map to collect a stamp from each candy station.

Not able to make it in person but want support this event?

This virtual option has you covered!! Get outside to walk, hike, or run and support Mirror Ministries.

You will have one week to complete your distance of choice, from November 3 to November 11.

Bib pickup will be November 1 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Runners Soul in Kennewick, WA.

*Bibs can be mailed if you email the race director. Shirts or hoodies must be picked up in person.