November 9, 2025 • Washington Park • Benefiting the Fetal Health Foundation

DENVER, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to lace up your running shoes and grab your candy bag! The 22nd Annual Great Candy Run returns to Denver's Washington Park on Sunday, November 9, 2025, offering a fun, family-focused 5K run/walk with sweetness at every turn. This beloved event is a Denver racing staple — uniting community, compassion, and cause in one sweet celebration.

All for a Cause
While the candy, costumes, and medals make it fun, The Great Candy Run has heart at its core. 100% of proceeds support the Fetal Health Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides hope, information, and resources to families facing fetal syndromes. The Great Candy Run is the only run/walk in the country that raises awareness and provides support around all fetal anomalies and syndromes—ensuring that no family walks this journey alone.

What Makes This Year Special

• 22 Years of fitness, fun, and family-centered impact!
• Sweet Features:
  •  Candy-themed course + "Sweet Street"
  •  Costumes encouraged!
  •  Free Jolly Rancher Kids Fun Run (kids 8 & under)
  •  Sweet 5K finisher medals
  •  Prizes for overall and age group winners
  •  Free photos, entertainment, and a festive finish line
• Virtual Option 5K – Join from anywhere

Event Details

• Date & Time: Sunday, November 9, 2025
  • Bib Pickup – 8:00 AM
  • Kids Fun Run – 8:40 AM
  • 5K Start – 9:00 AM
• Location: Washington Park, Denver, CO
• Registration: Now open at Race Roster
  • Family 4-packs available
  • Kids & senior pricing
  • Group and school teams welcome!

From the Organizers
"Year 22 is a milestone our team is honored to reach," said Lonnie Somers, Race Director and Co-Founder. "This event has always been about more than running — it's about community, raising awareness, and bringing hope to families facing fetal diagnoses."

Media & Contact Info
Lonnie Somers
Lonnie@fetalhope.com | 303-522-4387

Learn more & register:
The Great Candy Run on Race Roster
Official Event Website & Photo Gallery

About Fetal Health Foundation

Fetal Health Foundation is a parent-founded nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who receive a fetal syndrome diagnosis. We provide compassionate resources, connect expectant parents with treatment experts and trusted information, raise awareness, and offer hope during uncertain and often overwhelming journeys.

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SOURCE Fetal Health Foundation