Description
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This beautiful and fun 5K dash around Frederick Maryland's Baker Park is held annually on the first Saturday of December to benefit Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland. Come ready to compete, or come in a (safe) costume - we'll provide a high-energy event for all!
WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN?
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a youth development after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. The program is dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running or movement. Each season concludes with a celebratory 5K run!
You can view the race day schedule and additional event info at www.candycanedash.org
Companion Race - Gingerbread Dash 5K!
Includes linking medals!
The elves are once again excited to bring back the Dash spirit to Downtown Hagerstown on Sunday, December 7, 2025 with the Gingerbread Dash! This event promises to be the perfect complement to the Candy Cane Dash, with plenty of holiday cheer to go around! For information about the Gingerbread Dash visit us at www.gingerbreaddash.org.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.candycanedash.org.
Place
Frederick, MD US 21701
Event Schedule
7:00 AM - Packet Pick Up and Same Day Registration Opens
7:15 AM - Family Fun Zone Opens
8:30 AM - 1K Fun Run Start
8:40 AM - Pre-race Warm Up (estimate timing)
8:45 AM - Packet Pick Up and Same Day Registration Closes
8:55 AM - ADA/Accessibility 5K Start
9:00 AM - 5K Start
9:30 AM - Finisher Awards Announced (timing subject to change)
*GOTR participants should plan to arrive no later than 8:15am to allow time to check in with their coach/team and receive their bib.*
Giveaways
Register on or before Friday, November 14, 2025 and reserve your limited edition 2025 Candy Cane Dash long sleeve performance shirt today!
2025 Design Coming Soon!
Medals & Awards
All participants timed and untimed will receive a Candy Cane Dash Finisher Medal!
2025 Medal Design Coming Soon!
Timed participants will be eligible for post race awards.
- Top Male & Female
- Masters Male & Female
- Age Group Awards
Top in each of the following age groups for both male and female:
14 and under
15 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 to 79
80 plus
Race Contact Info
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Directions
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