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Events

Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K

$36 2:30PM EST - 4:30PM EST Price increases after November 30, 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!!  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 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.  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.

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' 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

  • Overall male and female winners will receive a $200 gift card to Lululemon!!
  • Top overall finisher pushing a stroller with a child!!
  • 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 Santa Costume
  • Best Elf Costume
  • Best Grinch Costume
  • Best Pet Costume
  • 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. 

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