We’re making preparations for the sweetest run of the year, The Great Candy Run! Here are answers to some of the questions we get most frequently!

Q: What is the schedule for Sunday?

8:00 AM Bib Pickup Opens
8:40 AM Free Kids Fun Run (ages 6 & under)
9:00 AM 5K Starts
9:55 AM Awards Ceremony (approximate time)
Music festivities ongoing from 9AM

Q: How can I register?

While we recommend registering as early as possible, online registration will remain open right up until 8:55AM on event day! Walkup registrants at advance packet pickup and on race day will be directed to our online registration using their own device.

Q: Can I pick up my race bib and shirt prior to race day?

Yes, Saturday, November 8th from 11AM–2PM at Fleet Feet Cherry Creek (parking will be validated – first 15 minutes are free).

Q: Do I need to register my child for the 5K?

If your child is riding in a stroller they do NOT need to be registered (and will not receive a t-shirt). Everyone else participating in the 5K, whether running or walking, must be registered and wearing their bib number on the front, outermost layer of clothing.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

Yes, friendly dogs on leashes are welcome but please be considerate of those around you.

Q: What is the Jolly Rancher Challenge?

It is a tribute to a dear friend and longtime supporter of the GCR. Please join us in spreading smiles.

Q: Will there be awards?

Yes, we will be awarding the following:

• Fastest Overall Male and Female
• Top 3 Males and Females in each age group: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 & Over

Results will be posted online at halsports.net throughout the event.

Q: What about the costume contest?

Yes! Our judges will be on alert throughout the event checking out the sweet costumes — be sure to listen for instructions on event day for showing off your amazing candy-themed costume!

Q: Will there be a water station on the course?

There will be one water stop on course. Be sure to thank the volunteers as you pass through!

Q: Are there finisher medals?

YES! Volunteers and staff will be handing out finisher medals to those that complete the course and are wearing their bib number.

Q: Can I participate virtually?

YES! If you registered as a virtual participant, your materials will be mailed to you within a few days of the event. When you participate virtually you can choose the time and place to complete your 5K.

Q: Still have questions?

Please contact michelle@thegreatcandyrun.com.

We’re getting excited for the Great Candy Run November 6th in Washington Park, and it’s not just a sugar high. (Though we have been eating far too many candy corns and tiny pumpkins.)

Details are coming together, we have terrific and enthusiastic sponsors, and running a candy-themed course to help babies before they are even born wins the day.

Runners, walkers, and especially those bringing kids and sippy cups to an event love to know the details. So here you are: our map for the big day!

What’s your next sweet step? Text your best candy-loving friends, make a team, and register!

This weekend’s Great Candy Run will host a number of area elite athletes competing for cash prizes as part of its 5,000+ participant list. The 11th annual event is set for Denver’s Washington Park on November 9th, presented by The Colorado Institute for Maternal and Fetal Health in conjunction with the University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Notable athletes include Charles Hillig, Jr., a 2-time USATF National Half Marathon Championship Qualifier; Ironman athlete Eric Greene; 2012 Olympic Trials competitor Brianne Lippoldt Nelson; and defending Female champion Kristen Arendt, an 11-time All-American and 2014 USATF Half Marathon Champion.

“We are very happy to support, in a small way, our regional elite athletes. It is an honor to have the region’s top talent racing in our event,” said Lonnie Somers, Race Director and Fetal Health Foundation CEO & Founder. “We are also humbled that our elite athletes will be interacting and engaging with our participants, including over 1,500 youth doing their first 5K.”