Gumdrop Loop - 1.25 mile
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: 9:00 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.
1.25 miles with 92ft elevation gain.
An out-and-back loop.
Start time: 9:00 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.
- Event Date:
- Saturday December 5, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:00am PST
- End Time:
- 10:00am PST
- Registration Limit:
- 125 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens May 29, 2026 at 8:00am PDT
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $35.00 after October 1, 2026 at 9:00am PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026, 8:00am PDT | October 1, 2026, 9:00am PDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
| October 1, 2026, 9:01am PDT | December 5, 2026, 9:00am PST | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile (RUN - finish in under 1 hour)
This start time is for runners who plan to finish in under 1 hour.
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: 8:00 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 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: 8:00 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.
- Event Date:
- Saturday December 5, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am PST
- End Time:
- 9:00am PST
- Registration Limit:
- 200 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens May 29, 2026 at 8:00am PDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after October 1, 2026 at 9:00am PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026, 8:00am PDT | October 1, 2026, 9:00am PDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| October 1, 2026, 9:01am PDT | December 5, 2026, 8:00am PST | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile (RUN or HIKE - finish in over 1 hour)
This start time is for hikers or runners who plan to finish in over 1 hour.
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 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.
- Event Date:
- Saturday December 5, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:30am PST
- End Time:
- 11:00am PST
- Registration Limit:
- 125 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens May 29, 2026 at 8:00am PDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after October 1, 2026 at 9:00am PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026, 8:00am PDT | October 1, 2026, 9:00am PDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| October 1, 2026, 9:01am PDT | December 5, 2026, 9:30am PST | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
RUCK Challenge - Chocolate Route - 3.5 mile
Are you up for the REAL challenge?
The ruck challenge means you will be carry a dry weight of 20-30 lbs (this does not count the weight of your pack, water or food carried during the race). Packs will be weighed at the start.
Participants need a rucksack or backpack to carry the weight. No weighted vests. Weight can be in the form of ruck plates, sandbags, or even non-perishable food items.
All finishers will also receive a custom Candy Land rucking patch!
Route Details:
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.
The ruck challenge means you will be carry a dry weight of 20-30 lbs (this does not count the weight of your pack, water or food carried during the race). Packs will be weighed at the start.
Participants need a rucksack or backpack to carry the weight. No weighted vests. Weight can be in the form of ruck plates, sandbags, or even non-perishable food items.
All finishers will also receive a custom Candy Land rucking patch!
Route Details:
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.
- Event Date:
- Saturday December 5, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:30am PST
- End Time:
- 11:00am PST
- Registration Limit:
- 25 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens May 29, 2026 at 8:00am PDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after October 1, 2026 at 9:00am PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026, 8:00am PDT | October 1, 2026, 9:00am PDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| October 1, 2026, 9:01am PDT | December 5, 2026, 9:30am PST | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Virtual Candyland run
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 1 to November 8.
Bib pickup will be October 30 from 2- 6 p.m. at Runners Soul in Kennewick, WA.
*Bibs can be mailed if you email the race director. Shirts must be picked up in person.
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 1 to November 8.
Bib pickup will be October 30 from 2- 6 p.m. at Runners Soul in Kennewick, WA.
*Bibs can be mailed if you email the race director. Shirts must be picked up in person.
- Registration Limit:
- 100 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens May 29, 2026 at 9:00pm PDT
- Price:
- $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends December 5, 2026 at 9:00am PST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026, 9:00pm PDT | December 5, 2026, 9:00am PST | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
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