11th Annual Niceville Ugly Sweater Run/Walk
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Niceville, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at the 11th Annual Niceville Ugly Sweater Run/Walk on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in the charming town of Niceville, Okaloosa! This event invites participants of all ages to don their most outrageous holiday apparel for a delightful day of activity, music, and community spirit. The main event is a 5K run/walk starting at 8:00 AM CST, taking off from Pepito's in Bluewater Bay. For our younger participants, there’s a 1 Mile Fun Run for children aged 12 and under that kicks off at 8:30 AM CST.
This year’s run supports the NHS Track + Field Facilities Fund, making your participation even more meaningful. Early registration for the 5K is available from September 10 to November 20, ensuring you receive a custom event t-shirt with a unique design—perfect for showing off your holiday spirit! With medals awarded for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises not just fun, but also a touch of friendly competition. Join us for a day filled with laughter, community, and a dash of tackiness—your holiday spirit will shine brighter than the ugliest sweater
This year’s run supports the NHS Track + Field Facilities Fund, making your participation even more meaningful. Early registration for the 5K is available from September 10 to November 20, ensuring you receive a custom event t-shirt with a unique design—perfect for showing off your holiday spirit! With medals awarded for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises not just fun, but also a touch of friendly competition. Join us for a day filled with laughter, community, and a dash of tackiness—your holiday spirit will shine brighter than the ugliest sweater
Organiser's Description
'TIS THE SEASON TO BE TACKY!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026 PUT ON YOUR WORST OR TACKIEST HOLIDAY APPAREL FOR THE_ 11_TH ANNUAL NICEVILLE UGLY SWEATER RUN/WALK 5K!
THIS RUN/WALK BENEFITS THE NHS TRACK + FIELD FACILITIES FUND.
THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL START AND FINISH AT PEPITO'S IN BLUEWATER BAY AND IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND BEGINS AT 8:00 AM CST.
THE 1 MILE FUN RUN FOR CHILDREN 12 & UNDER WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 AM CST.
JOIN US FOR FUN, MUSIC, AND TACKINESS.
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS INFORMATION......
5K EARLY REGISTRATION IS YOUR BEST OPTION!!! WHY!?? YOU GET OUR CUSTOM SHIRT. IT'S A DIFFERENT DESIGN EVERY YEAR!
5K EARLY REGISTRATION IS FROM _SEPTEMBER 10TH TO NOV 20TH @ 11:59PM CST IS $40_
SHIRT SIZES ARE GUARANTEED UPDATED TO THE DECEMBER 23RD @ 11:59 PM.
5K LATE REGISTRATION IS FROM _NOVEMBER 21TH - DECEMBER 10TH @ 11:59PM CST IS $45....__WE WILL HAVE LIMITED SHIRT SIZES AVAILABLE...NO GUARANTEE YOUR SIZE WILL BE AVAILABLE_
_5K _DAY OF THE RACE REGISTRATION_ _IS FROM_ DECEMBER 13TH BEGINNING AT 6:30AM CST IS $30. _
_NO SHIRTS ARE__ GUARANTEED TO BE AVAILABLE. REGISTRATION __IS ONLY DONE ON SITE THAT MORNING. NO ONLINE FROM HOME REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE. IF YOU PLAN ON PAYING WITH CASH, PLEASE BRING THE EXACT AMOUNT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION, CHANGE WILL BE LIMITED. SHIRTS, IF ANY REMAIN, MAY BE PURCHASED ON SITE FOR $15 EACH._
CHILDREN'S 1 MILE FUN RUN REGISTRATION IS FROM _SEPTEMBER 20TH_-_NOVEMBER20__TH@11:59PM IS $25..._ AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM PARTICIPATION RIBBON & CUSTOM T-SHIRT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THIS RUN IS FOR KIDS 12 AND UNDER. PARENTS MAY WALK OR RUN WITH YOUR CHILD. NO PARENTAL REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, BUT PARENTS WILL NOT BE TIMED. _CHILDREN CAN STILL BE REGISTERED ON THE SITE UNTIL 11:59PM ON DECEMBER 10TH WITH NO GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE._
**** DUE TO ORDERING/SHIPPING CONTRAINTS, SHIRT SIZES ARE ONLY GUARANTEED UNTIL END OF DAY NOVEMBER 20TH****(UPDATED TO THE 23RD)
**** OFFICIAL TIMING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR BOTH THE 5K RUN/WALK. MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED FOR TOP FINISHERS IN AGE GROUPS. T-SHIRT SIZES GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER ONLINE BY NOVEMBER 20TH AT 11:59PM****
>>>>>>>>>>A LIMITED QUANTITY OF FINISHER'S MEDALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WHEN YOU REGISTER ONLINE <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
YOU CAN SLEEP IN AND STILL SUPPORT THE CAUSE BY MAKING A DONATION WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR THE RACE. SIMPLY CLICK THE DONATION TAB FROM THE MENU OR EMAIL NICEVILLETF@GMAIL FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
_THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CANCELATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF THIS EVENT DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CDC RELATED MANDATES FOR COVID-19 OR ANY OTHER COMMUNITY ISSUE!!!!_
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026 PUT ON YOUR WORST OR TACKIEST HOLIDAY APPAREL FOR THE_ 11_TH ANNUAL NICEVILLE UGLY SWEATER RUN/WALK 5K!
THIS RUN/WALK BENEFITS THE NHS TRACK + FIELD FACILITIES FUND.
THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL START AND FINISH AT PEPITO'S IN BLUEWATER BAY AND IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND BEGINS AT 8:00 AM CST.
THE 1 MILE FUN RUN FOR CHILDREN 12 & UNDER WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 AM CST.
JOIN US FOR FUN, MUSIC, AND TACKINESS.
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS INFORMATION......
5K EARLY REGISTRATION IS YOUR BEST OPTION!!! WHY!?? YOU GET OUR CUSTOM SHIRT. IT'S A DIFFERENT DESIGN EVERY YEAR!
5K EARLY REGISTRATION IS FROM _SEPTEMBER 10TH TO NOV 20TH @ 11:59PM CST IS $40_
SHIRT SIZES ARE GUARANTEED UPDATED TO THE DECEMBER 23RD @ 11:59 PM.
5K LATE REGISTRATION IS FROM _NOVEMBER 21TH - DECEMBER 10TH @ 11:59PM CST IS $45....__WE WILL HAVE LIMITED SHIRT SIZES AVAILABLE...NO GUARANTEE YOUR SIZE WILL BE AVAILABLE_
_5K _DAY OF THE RACE REGISTRATION_ _IS FROM_ DECEMBER 13TH BEGINNING AT 6:30AM CST IS $30. _
_NO SHIRTS ARE__ GUARANTEED TO BE AVAILABLE. REGISTRATION __IS ONLY DONE ON SITE THAT MORNING. NO ONLINE FROM HOME REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE. IF YOU PLAN ON PAYING WITH CASH, PLEASE BRING THE EXACT AMOUNT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION, CHANGE WILL BE LIMITED. SHIRTS, IF ANY REMAIN, MAY BE PURCHASED ON SITE FOR $15 EACH._
CHILDREN'S 1 MILE FUN RUN REGISTRATION IS FROM _SEPTEMBER 20TH_-_NOVEMBER20__TH@11:59PM IS $25..._ AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM PARTICIPATION RIBBON & CUSTOM T-SHIRT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THIS RUN IS FOR KIDS 12 AND UNDER. PARENTS MAY WALK OR RUN WITH YOUR CHILD. NO PARENTAL REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, BUT PARENTS WILL NOT BE TIMED. _CHILDREN CAN STILL BE REGISTERED ON THE SITE UNTIL 11:59PM ON DECEMBER 10TH WITH NO GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE._
**** DUE TO ORDERING/SHIPPING CONTRAINTS, SHIRT SIZES ARE ONLY GUARANTEED UNTIL END OF DAY NOVEMBER 20TH****(UPDATED TO THE 23RD)
**** OFFICIAL TIMING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR BOTH THE 5K RUN/WALK. MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED FOR TOP FINISHERS IN AGE GROUPS. T-SHIRT SIZES GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER ONLINE BY NOVEMBER 20TH AT 11:59PM****
>>>>>>>>>>A LIMITED QUANTITY OF FINISHER'S MEDALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WHEN YOU REGISTER ONLINE <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
YOU CAN SLEEP IN AND STILL SUPPORT THE CAUSE BY MAKING A DONATION WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR THE RACE. SIMPLY CLICK THE DONATION TAB FROM THE MENU OR EMAIL NICEVILLETF@GMAIL FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
_THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CANCELATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF THIS EVENT DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CDC RELATED MANDATES FOR COVID-19 OR ANY OTHER COMMUNITY ISSUE!!!!_
Races
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11th Annual Niceville Ugly Sweater 5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 09 SEPAll Ages We also have a Walk category if you want to be "timed" as a Walker -
11th Annual Niceville Ugly Sweater Kids 1mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and Under)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Custom T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$27.50
OPENS 09 SEPFor ages 12 and under. Parents can walk or run as well but will NOT be timed. -
11th Annual Niceville Ugly Sweater 5K Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 09 SEPAll Ages are welcome- 19 and under, age 20-29, 30-39, etc will be scored. To not complicate timing, if you sign up as a walker, please ONLY walk. If you plan to run and walk, sign up for the Run portion.
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