# 2024 Candy Cane Dash 5K

- Link: https://overlandtiming.com/event/2024-candy-cane-dash-5k/
- Published: 2024-09-25T03:15:40-04:00
- Author: Andrew

From the official website:

> 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!
> **Shirt deadline is November 15, 2024. You can request a shirt at packet pickup,
> however, receipt of a shirt is not guaranteed after this date. We do have plenty
> of finisher’s medals to go around, so you won’t walk away empty-handed!**
> Race HQ and race-day packet pickup will take place adjacent to the Talley Rec 
> Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick Md., from 7 to 8:45 AM. **The 1K Fun Run/Roll
> will begin at 8:30am – the 5k run/walk/roll will start promptly at 9:00am.**
> Those planning on registering on-site race morning should be prepared to register
> via smartphone and use a credit card for payment. NO CASH accepted for race-day
> registration. We will have personnel to assist with on-site registration in the
> Drees Booth, if needed.
> You can view the race day schedule and other info at **[www.candycanedash.org](http://www.candycanedash.org/)**
> 
> ##### **New! Companion Race – Gingerbread Dash 5K!⏎ _Including linking medals!_
> 
> The elves are once again excited to bring back the Dash spirit to **Downtown Hagerstown
> on Sunday, December 8, 2024** 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.](http://www.gingerbreaddash.org/)**