THE GREAT CANDY RUN BLOG

Sweet Pete’s Is Scooping Up And Dishing Out A New Event

Sweet Pete’s Is Scooping Up And Dishing Out A New Event

Sweet Pete's is returning as the official candy sponsor of the 2014 Great Candy Run to be held in Atlantic Beach on September 27. Sweet Pete's is presenting The Great Candy Run's newest event, the Tiny Tot Trot, a free, 200 yard dash for kids under 5 years of age....

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Sweetest Race in Town

Sweetest Race in Town

The Great Candy Run is once again coming to the Atlantic Theatres, on Saturday, September 27th.  With an array of sweet treats to allure the locals, the growing event will host more than 1,000 participants and spectators and is presented by Black Knight Financial. The...

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Sweet Staff

Sweet Staff

When you think of Apple, you cannot help but think of Steve Jobs.  When you think of Disney, you think of Walt himself.  With many of today’s events, do you know who the faces are behind them?  Do you know why they are? We are not only The Great Candy Run, but we are...

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SWEET AT ANY AGE

SWEET AT ANY AGE

The great thing about running events is the inspiration from all ages.  It doesn't matter if you are participating as an elite runner or out there walking.  Each and every one of you has a story to share and I am fortunate enough to not only meet you, but get to know...

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Family Fun and The Candy Run 5K

Family Fun and The Candy Run 5K

Events have really changed over the last five years.  Everyday more and more run/walk events are popping up.  You can have a kaleidoscope of color thrown on you, you can be chased by zombies, you can run and have a food fight, you can run and get an electric shock,...

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Our Sponsors & Finding a Cure for Fetal Syndromes

Our Sponsors & Finding a Cure for Fetal Syndromes

We all know that many times a sponsor is involved in an event to interact with you in an attempt to get you to use their product or services, or in an effort to promote a new campaign.  There is nothing wrong with this, especially when they are supporting, in most...

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Sweet Fun is the Key to a Healthy Lifestyle

Sweet Fun is the Key to a Healthy Lifestyle

It’s raining candy, alleluia, it’s raining candy!  That’s what one might imagine when they first hear about The Great Candy Run.  An image that includes candy at every turn to the extent that participants are either “swimming” in it or it’s falling from the sky.  As...

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The Atlantic Beach Great Candy Welcomes New Race Director

The Atlantic Beach Great Candy Welcomes New Race Director

The Great Candy Run (formerly known as the Race for Fetal Hope), a fun race geared toward the whole family, is planned for another year in Atlantic Beach on September 27th. An event full of energy and growth anticipated at more than 1,000 participants and spectators,...

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Local Sponsors Return for Great Candy Run

Local Sponsors Return for Great Candy Run

Now in its 10th year and once voted the #1 5K by Colorado Runner Magazine readers, The Great Candy Run depends on continued support by many local businesses, including longtime supporters Output Services and Coda Coffee. Over its 7 years in existence, the event’s...

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