Dash your way across the finish line on Saturday, December 6, 2025 @ 9am!

Candy Cane Dash 5K & 1K
Benefitting Girls on the Run Mid Maryland

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Candy Cane Dash 5K & 1K
Benefitting Girls on the Run Mid Maryland

Candy Cane Dash 5K & 1K Benefitting Girls on the Run Mid MarylandCandy Cane Dash 5K & 1K Benefitting Girls on the Run Mid MarylandCandy Cane Dash 5K & 1K Benefitting Girls on the Run Mid Maryland
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About

About "Girls on the Run"

About "Girls on the Run"

About "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! Fall participants attend our Candy Cane dash.

Event History

About "Girls on the Run"

About "Girls on the Run"

The Candy Cane Dash is a family friendly event for all ages and abilities. Run, walk or roll your way. Due to city regulations we ask you leave your furry friends at home.


The event is held every first Saturday of December for the past 11 years at Baker Park Frederick in Frederick County MD.

Event Highlights

About "Girls on the Run"

Event Highlights

 The event is open to the community-all elves welcome!  Overall awards for the top 3 male & female finishers plus 10-year age group awards for community runners will be announced!


*Costumes and holiday gear highly encouraged!*

Registration Fees

5K

$ In-person/Virtual

July 4 - August 15

$28/33 + sign up fee

August 16 - October 31

$32/37 + sign up fee

November 1 - December 6

$35/40 + sign up fee

RACE DAY

$40/45 + sign up fee

1K Fun Run

No virtual option

July 1 - October 31

$16 + sign up fee

NOVEMBER 1 - Race Day

$20 + sign up fee

Packet Pick Up Schedule

Wed. DEC. 3

Early Packet Pick Up #1 - Location Coming Soon!

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Event Details

Wed. DEC. 3

Early Packet Pick Up #1 - Location Coming Soon!

Beat the line race morning by stopping by our first night of early packet pick up!

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7 p.m.

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Thur. DEC. 3

Early Packet Pick Up #2 - Location Coming Soon!

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7 p.m.

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Event Details

Thur. DEC. 3

Early Packet Pick Up #2 - Location Coming Soon!

Beat the line race morning by stopping by our second night of early packet pick up!



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Race Day

Same Day Registration Available

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Event Details

Race Day

Same Day Registration Available

Registration is available on race morning.  Those planning on registering on-site race morning should be prepared to register via smartphone...

Event Details

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8:45 a.m.

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Candy Cane Dash 5K/1K

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Candy Cane Dash 5K/1K

121 North Bentz Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701, United States

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