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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat December 12, 2026
Columbia, SC 29206 US Directions
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Ugly Sweater 5K

Price: $25
Time: 8:00AM EST 10:00AM EST
Price increases after April 13, 2026 at 12:00am EDT

Best Dressed Pet

Price: $5
Time: 8:00AM EST 10:00AM EST
Registration ends December 11, 2026 at 7:00am EST

Place

Gills Creek Memorial Park
24 Forest Lake Place
Columbia, SC US 29206

Description

It's tiiiiiiime! We want to see your ugliest, weirdest, or fanciest holiday ensemble on Saturday, December 12th for the Friends of the Met CAC Ugly Sweater 5K in Forest Acres, SC!  Proceeds and donations will benefit Friends of the Met CAC, a non-profit organization established to support the mission of the Metropolitan Children’s Advocacy Center (Met CAC). The Met CAC provides essential services to children who are suspected victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and other types of maltreatment. Your support helps the Met CAC in their fight against child abuse.

The race will be officially timed by Charlestowne Road Race Services. Be sure to hang around after the race and enjoy a holiday themed awards celebration. Awards will be given to top finishers, as well as to the participant with the "ugliest" outfit.

Runners and walkers are invited to show off your pet's holiday outfit too. An award for best dressed pet will be given for furry friends too! Don't forget to register your best four-legged friend!

Packet Pick-up will be on Friday, December 11, 2026 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Forest Acres, 4525 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206 or on race day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. near Gills Creek Memorial Park.  

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