# Candy Cane 5K and Family Fun Run at Cairn University

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
- Where: Cairn University, 200 Manor Ave, Langhorne, PA 19047
- Ages: Family-friendly 1-mile fun run/walk; student and child pricing for any school
- Price: Students and children (any school) $20 through Dec 4, $25 after; standard 5K or 1 mile $35 through Dec 4, $40 after; Cairn alumni/faculty/staff $30
- Organizer: Cairn University with ChoiceOne, AlphaCare and RUN 12:1 Running Club
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Langhorne/CandyCane5K1M
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Candy Cane 5K is a festive morning race on the paved roads of Cairn University's Langhorne campus and the surrounding neighborhood, with a family-friendly one-mile fun run/walk alongside the 5K. Runners are encouraged to wear their most festive outfits, from ugly sweaters and Santa suits to candy-cane costumes or a group dressed as elves or reindeer, and both top finishers and top costumes, individual and team, win candy-cane-themed prizes. Every registrant gets a long-sleeve shirt, candy canes, hot chocolate with marshmallows and Christmas cookies after the race. Students and children of any school pay a reduced fee for either distance. Proceeds support Cairn University's New Horizon Scholarship Fund for new mothers continuing their education; the race is run together with ChoiceOne, AlphaCare and the RUN 12:1 Running Club. A virtual option is available for families who cannot attend.

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