Celebrate the sweetness with those sweetest to you! Can an event called The Great Candy Run promote a healthy lifestyle? We say, “Yes!” Parents who come out with their little ones set a great example that can last a lifetime. Whether you’re running or walking the 5K, or simply chasing your little one through the fun family festival, The Great Candy Run gets you moving for a sweet reward!

The Great Candy Run welcomes school groups, cross country teams, and youth running clubs to help encourage young athletes: since the Great Candy Run started, more than 30,000 young people completed their very first 5K with our sweet medal around their neck.

The Race was started in 2003 as a way to raise funds and awareness of fetal syndromes. 800,000 families a year learn their unborn baby is affected by a fetal syndrome, and fetal syndromes take 200 babies from their families every day. Running to help the smallest people? We can’t imagine a better reason to form a team, grab a friend, rally the family and join the race. All the candy just makes the day a bit sweeter.