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Stacy’s Diary: What We Heard At Grandma’s Marathon

Minneapolis Race Director Stacy Hvinden shares what she heard talking with runners at Grandma’s Marathon.

July 18, 2016 Read More
Event News

Great Candy Run’s Newest Race!

They’ve been begging for it, so we’re bringing The Great Candy Run to the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie.

June 9, 2016 Read More
Community

Our attention, our most precious and scarce resource

Our most scarce and precious resource isn’t food, clothing, or shelter — it’s our attention!

October 15, 2015 Read More
Family Stories

Paying it Forward: Denver Family Raises Funds for Fetal Health

For the Young family, taking part in the Great Candy Run is very important — they know first-hand that FHF is a real life-saver.

October 2, 2015 Read More
Community

Live Sweet, Play Sweet, Run Sweet

The Great Candy Run is a family event where runners and walkers can unplug and enjoy fitness together.

July 17, 2015 Read More
Community

Sweet Summer Days

The Great Candy Run’s co-founder, Michelle Somers, shares memories of childhood summers.

June 1, 2015 Read More
Event News

2014 Best Kids Run

Our Denver event was voted the 2014 Best Kids Run by readers of Competitor Magazine.

December 15, 2014 Read More
Race Day

Elite Athletes to Set Sweet Pace at Great Candy Run

The Great Candy Run will host a number of area elite athletes competing for cash prizes among its 5,000+ participants.

November 7, 2014 Read More
Family Stories

Tween Girls: The Twinspiration Behind Denver’s Great Candy Run

For the Fetal Health Foundation and The Great Candy Run, that inspiration is in the form of twin girls, Ashley and Aspen Somers.

November 6, 2014 Read More
Event News

Panera Bread Colorado Among Longstanding Partners With Great Candy Run

Longstanding partner Panera Bread of Colorado unites with The Great Candy Run.

October 29, 2014 Read More
Community

GOTR to Use Great Candy Run as Culminating 5K Event

As many as 2,000 Girls on the Run participants will flood The Great Candy Run to complete their end-of-season 5K.

October 21, 2014 Read More
Foundation News

The Candy is Sweet, but the Purpose is HOPE!

My daughters were the inspiration behind the Fetal Health Foundation and The Great Candy Run. It is all about hope.

October 21, 2014 Read More
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