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Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K

$36 2:30PM EST - 4:30PM EST Price increases after December 5, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Elf Run 1k

$12 3:30PM EST - 3:45PM EST Registration ends December 8, 2024 at 5:30pm EST

Place

19818 N. Cove Road
Jetton Village
Cornelius, NC US 28031

Description

Join us for the Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K and 1K Elf Run on December 8th... the best way to prepare for Christmas!  Walkers, strollers and pets are all welcome to participate in the 5k!!  

 

** If you registered last year for the Ugly Sweater event and was not able to make the race please see below.

 

Get to the event early and bring your cameras!!  Take pics with Santa, Mickey Mouse and special guest the Grinch!!  Just in as well.... Chubby from the Checkers will be attending and so will Homer from the Charlotte Knights!!!  This year each participant will receive a coupon from Joe for a FREE chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A!!  Yes, you read that right!!  Also, each participant over the age of 21 will receive a beer, seltzer or a glass of wine after crossing the finish line.  

 

This festive 5K and 1K Elf Run will start and finish in Jetton Village by Penny Lane formally known as Cornelius Drafthouse.  Start time for the 5k is 230.  The Kid's 1K Elf Run will start at 3:30 p.m. It is recommended for 10 and under. Awards will be presented after the 1K around 345.

 

Participants will have the option to purchase an Ugly Sweater t-shirt (softest in the Carolinas) for $12.00 (adults) or $10.00 (youth)!  Also, there will be a prize for best overall costume.  Trophies will be given to top 3 male and female finishers and a trophy will be given to our first participant to cross pushing a stroller.

 

This event will be so much fun for the entire family!! In addition, this is our nonprofit's biggest event of the year to raise money to get kiddos here in the area into sports who otherwise would not have the opportunity.  Our goal in 2025 is to get 250 kids involved.  That is roughly $50,000.00 in generated revenue so please make a donation and tell your friends and family to join us!!  They can walk so there's no excuse!!  Please visit our website to learn more: CREE Cares Website

 

There will be a photographer and videographer at the event.  By registering you agree to release any photos and video for public view.  In addition, there will be one text sent to you about the event the coming year.

 

We cannot wait to see you there!!  Lets make some memories!!

 

** If you were not able to make it last year and would like to attend this year please text 704.345.8084.  The event is rain or shine.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Ugliest Sweater Sponsor - Main 5k Sponsor

Very Ugly Sweater Sponsor - Main 1k Sponsor

Fairly Ugly Sponsors

Ugly Fugly Sponsors

Local Sponsors for Prizes

5K MAP

Our Rockin' 2024 T-Shirt

EARLY PACKET PICK UP

Early Packet Pick Up Saturday December 7th from 1-4pm
 
At Penny Lane formally The Cornelius Drafthouse and Bottle Shop
19818 N Cove Rd C,
Cornelius, NC 28031
Check out their socials: Cornelius Drafthouse Instagram

Race Day Packet Pick Up

You can pick up near the gazebo by Penny Lane formally known as Cornelius Drafthouse and Bottle Shop
5k pick up 
9:45 am until 11:15 am
1k pick up
9: 45 am until 12:15pm
 

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.uglysweaterlkn.com.

AWARDS

  • Overall top male and female winners will receive trophies and gift cards from local vendors!!
  • Top overall finisher pushing a stroller with a child has a trophy waiting for them!! (If the top stroller is first in another division they will not win two prizes)
  • Age Groups - Top Finisher male and female in each age group
    • 15 and under
    • 16 - 20
    • 21 – 29
    • 30 – 39
    • 40 – 49
    • 50 – 59
    • 60 – 69
    • 70 - 79
    • 80 and above
 
  • 1k Race Under 11 Top 3 Finishers
Fun Awards
  • Best Overall Costume

Schedule Of Events

The day of the race register to win Cousin Eddie verified signed "The Shitter's Full" picture!!

1:30 Registration opens

2:00 Santa arrives

2:15 Homer from the Charlotte Knights & Chubby from the Checkers arrive for pictures!

2:30 5k Starts (adult beverages waiting for you at the finish line!)

3:30 1k Elf Run

3:45 Awards

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