Candy Cane Course – St. Louis 2026 — St Peters, MO
The Candy Cane Course starts at 9:00 AM on December 19, 2026, in St. Peters, Missouri at Lakeside Park, giving traveling runners a reasonable window for pre-race arrival. The event offers four distance options: 1 mile, 6.2 miles, 9.3 miles, and 50 miles, accommodating everyone from casual participants to ultramarathon runners. Entry fees range from $22 to $48 depending on distance. If travel plans fall through, you can participate virtually. Located at 370 Lakeside Park, the venue provides a central staging point for all distances. This December race combines holiday-themed atmosphere with serious racing distance options, making it suitable whether you're targeting a long training run or testing yourself at the ultra distance.
Course & Travel Notes
The Candy Cane Course takes place in St Peters, Missouri on December 19th, 2026, with an early 9:00 AM start time, so you'll want to get there with plenty of time to spare before sunrise at 7:16 AM. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is just 11.7 miles away, making it super convenient for flying in. The venue sits at a modest 423 feet elevation, so no extreme altitude adjustments needed. Bundle up—you're looking at typical December highs around 44°F and lows around 26°F, and there's about a 23% chance of rain that day, so waterproof gear might be worth throwing in your bag.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to St Peters, MO. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Candy Cane Course – St. Louis 2026 — St Peters, MO?
Candy Cane Course – St. Louis 2026 — St Peters, MO takes place on December 19, 2026. The race is held in St Peters, Missouri.
Where is Candy Cane Course – St. Louis 2026 — St Peters, MO held?
Candy Cane Course – St. Louis 2026 — St Peters, MO is held at 370 Lakeside Park in St Peters, Missouri.
Where can I find hotels near Candy Cane Course – St. Louis 2026 — St Peters, MO?
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