Events
Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K & 1K Elf Run
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, strollers and pets are all welcome to participate in the 5k!!
Get to the event early and bring your cameras!! Take pics with Santa, Mickey Mouse, Chubby from the Checkers & Homer from the Charlotte Knights!!! This year each participant will receive a coupon for a FREE chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A : Thanks Joe!! 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. In addition, participants will receive a coupon for a free donut from Your Moms Donuts!! Finally, the first 300 registrants will get an Ugly Sweater Christmas ornament/medal!!
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. Please see below for the breakdown of prizes! Each male & female category winner will receive a gift card from Duckworth's Bar & Grill!! Top overall male and female will also receive a gift from Lululemon!!
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.
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
1:30 until 2:25 pm: Race starts at 2:30
1k pick up
1:30 until 3:25 pm: Race starts at 2:30
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.uglysweaterlkn.com.
AWARDS
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Overall top male and female winners will receive trophies and gift cards from local vendors!!
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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)
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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 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
