RRRC Candy Cane 5K

Girls on the Run Greater Richmond, a chapter of the national Girls on the Run (GOTR) organization, inspires girls across Richmond to be joyful, healthy, and confident through physical activity-positive youth development programs. Dynamic interactive lessons and running games help girls build self-confidence, character, and connections with their peers and mentor coaches. Their 10-week program culminates with a team-driven community service project and a celebratory 5K, which provides participants with a tangible understanding of the confidence that comes through accomplishment and a framework for setting and achieving life goals.

Candy Cane 5K

This is an in-person 5K. Participants must be 5 years old or older.

October 1st - October 31st: Registration fee - $15 for RRRC members and $20 for non-members (plus processing fee)

November 1st - November 30th: Registration fee - $20 for RRRC members and $25 for non-members (plus processing fee)

December 1st - December 10th: Registration fee - $25 for RRRC members and $30 for non-members (plus processing fee)

Note that there will be no giveaway this year. All race profits will support Girls on the Run Greater Richmond.

 

1/2 Mile Fun Run

This is an in-person fun run. Participants must be 3-12 years old.

Registration is free.

 

Virtual Candy Cane 5K

This is a virtual 5K. Participants must be 5 years old or older.

October 1st - October 31st: Registration fee - $15 for RRRC members and $20 for non-members (plus processing fee)

November 1st - November 30th: Registration fee - $20 for RRRC members and $25 for non-members (plus processing fee)

December 1st - December 11th: Registration fee - $25 for RRRC members and $30 for non-members (plus processing fee)

Note that there will be no giveaway this year. All race profits will support Girls on the Run Greater Richmond.

 

Youth Pricing at Candy Cane 5K - Youth aged 5-12 years receive youth pricing when they sign up to participate in this race. Youth will pay only $5.00 plus processing fee. Please note that RRRC requires a parent or guardian to run the race with a child under 9 years of age.

Free Registration for Running Clubs/Programs at Title I Schools - Running clubs/programs at Title I schools may request free registration for their youth runners (aged 17 years and younger) and up to four (4) adult coaches/chaperones to participate in this race. Please contact the race director (toyrun@rrrc.org) at least four weeks before the race to arrange for free registration of your club/team.

 

Any discounts will be applied at check out.

Refund Policy: All entry fees and processing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, no exceptions. Bib numbers are not transferrable. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, there will be no refunds and all participants will be moved to the virtual race.

Candy Cane 5K

The in-person 5K starts and ends in Bryan Park. The Candy Cane 5K will be chip-timed by the Richmond Road Runners Club, and the chip-timed results will be posted on this website.

The 5K is a family-friendly event.

This is a cupless race. There will be one (1) water refill station on the course. There will be water and other refreshments after the race.

 

1/2 Mile Fun Run

The 1/2 Mile Fun Run also starts and ends in Bryan Park. The course is a 1/2 mile out and back. This is an untimed event.

- Runners and walkers are welcome.
- Runners or walkers with running/jogging strollers or walking strollers are permitted.

 

Please note that you are responsible for your safety. Be alert, watch for traffic, and pay attention to fellow runners and course marshals. 

The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, RRRC encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of the Candy Cane 5K and kids run.

The out-and-back course will be entirely within Bryan Park.

Race check-in (bib number pick up) starts at 7:30am on race day at Shelter 3. Bryan Park's Shelter 3 is located next to the parking lot that is across from the soccer fields.

On-site registration (payment by credit card only - no cash or checks accepted) will be available at check-in on race day. 

Ample parking is located throughout Bryan Park, and parking is also available on Bellevue Avenue adjacent to the park. Note that access to Bryan Park from Bellevue Avenue is restricted to only pedestrians. All cars entering Bryan Park must use the Hermitage Road entrance.

Please follow the instructions of our volunteer parking attendants when using the parking lot adjacent to Shelter 3.

5K Awards

• Gift certificates from Fleet Feet Richmond will be awarded to the top 3 male, female, and non-binary overall finishers. Gift certificates from Fleet Feet Richmond will also be awarded to the top male and female master (age 40-49) and the top male and female grandmaster (age 50 and over).
  • 1st place male/female/non-binary - $50 gift certificate
  • 2nd place male/female/non-binary - $40 gift certificate
  • 3rd place male/female/non-binary - $30 gift certificate
  • 1st place masters (40-49) male/female - $30 gift certificate
  • 1st place grandmasters (50+) male/female - $30 gift certificate
    
• Ribbons will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group in 5-year increments from 5-9 years to 70 and over. 

Fun Run Awards

• All participants finishing the 1/2 mile fun run will receive a Fun Run Finisher Medal.

The Richmond Road Runners Club relies on wonderful volunteers to help make our race experiences both enjoyable and successful. Please consider lending a hand at this event and enjoying a race from the other side!

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Questions?

Kirk Millikan, candycane5k@rrrc.org