Events
Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K
Place
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 are welcome and 100% pet-friendly (if they are friendly)! If you are looking for some fun in October please join us for the Fall Beer Festival & 5k. Use the promo code beer30 https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Cornelius/LKNFallBeerFestivalKRunWalk
** 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!! This year each participant will receive a coupon from Joe for a FREE chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A Coupon!! Yes, you read that right!! Also, each participant will receive a free cocktail at the finish line. (Beer, wine and mimosas- or just straight champagne lol)
This festive 5K and 1K Elf Run will start and finish in Jetton Village by 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.
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 prizes for best overall costume for men, women and kiddos. Overall top male and female runners will receive a $200 Lululemon gift card.
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.
5K MAP
Our Rockin' 2023 T-Shirt
EARLY PACKET PICK UP
Early Packet Pick Up
Thursday and Friday: December 14 and 15th, 2023
5 pm until 7 pm
Drop by with your significant other or friends to pick up your packets and enjoy a drink together!!
At 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 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
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Overall male and female winners will receive a $200 gift card to Lululemon!!
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Top overall finisher pushing a stroller with a child!!
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Age Groups - Top Finisher male and female in each age group
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15 and under
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16 - 20
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21 – 29
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30 – 39
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40 – 49
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50 – 59
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60 – 69
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70 - 79
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80 and above
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1k Race Under 11 Top 3 Finishers
Fun Awards
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Best Santa Costume
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Best Elf Costume
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Best Grinch Costume
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Best Pet Costume
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Best Child Costume
Schedule Of Events
9:45 am. Race Day Packet Pick Up Begins
10:30 am. Christmas Music Begins and Mimosas/Drinks will be Served (21+)
11:00 am. Santa Arrives
11:15 am. Warm-Up Zumba with Ivy G!!
11:25 am. Pre-Race Announcements and National Anthem
11:30 am. 5k Starts
12:15 pm. Warm-Up Zumba with Ivy G!!
12:25 pm. Kid's Pre-Race Announcements
12:30 pm. 1K Elf Run Begins
12:50 pm Awards ceremony to follow
Don't forget, there will be food trucks and beer available. And, a professional photographer for your photos with Santa.
