2025 Ugly Sweater 5k, Presented by Northwestern Mutual
- Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 4:15PM CST
- Location La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to don your most festive attire for the 2025 Ugly Sweater 5k happening from November 27 to December 6, 2025, in the beautiful city of La Crosse! The main event is set for Saturday, December 6, when participants of all ages can join in the fun, whether in-person or virtually. With the race kicking off at 4:15 PM in Myrick Park, you’ll trot through the enchanting La Crosse marsh trails adorned with twinkling lights before finishing at Riverside Park, where a celebratory award ceremony awaits.
This family-friendly event encourages community spirit and includes exciting offerings like a racer bag filled with unique swag, a $100 gift card from Rose Jewelers, and more! With affordable entry fees—free for kids 10 and under with a non-perishable food item and just $30 for adults if registered by November 28—there’s no excuse to miss out on this wonderful holiday celebration. So, gather your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer at the 2025 Ugly Sweater 5k!
This family-friendly event encourages community spirit and includes exciting offerings like a racer bag filled with unique swag, a $100 gift card from Rose Jewelers, and more! With affordable entry fees—free for kids 10 and under with a non-perishable food item and just $30 for adults if registered by November 28—there’s no excuse to miss out on this wonderful holiday celebration. So, gather your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer at the 2025 Ugly Sweater 5k!
Organiser's Description
The Ugly Sweater 5k, presented by Northwestern Mutual, is coming up on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025, and will be hosted by the Rotary Club of La CrosseAfter Hours [http://rotaryafterhours.org](RAH)!
We have been working hard to make our 2025 Ugly Sweater 5k, a family-friendly and festive event. This year's race will be both in-person and virtual. Packet pick-up and race-day check-in will be at The Nature Place (formerly the Myrick Park Center) beginning at 3:00 pm with holiday music and characters. Same-day registration is also available. The race begins at 4:15 pm in Myrick Park, and racers will run/walk through the La Crosse marsh trails under sparkly lights. The race ends at Riverside Park at Rotary Lights. An award ceremony will take place in the heated tent at Rotary Lights, with plenty of ugly sweaters, holiday lights, and cheer!
Your generosity and continued support of our clubs efforts have allowed us to make an impact both locally and internationally. In 2024 and 2025, RAH:
* Contribute to Rotary International's mission to bring an end to polio around the world
* Sponsored first-year college students through GearUp. Our club members went shopping with students and sent care packages during their first semester.
* In fall of 2025, our club built an outdoor shelter for shade at the Coulee Region Humane Society.
The Ugly Sweater 5k, is meant to be a family-friendly event and a competitive race. All day-of and virtual participants will receive a racer bag with a one-of-a-kind Ugly Sweater 5k swag piece, $100 Rose Jewelers gift card, along with other great goodies! Entry fees are affordable:
* Children 10 and under: Free with a non-perishable food item
* Ages 11-15: $15
* Ages 16+: $30 before November 28; $35 after November 28; $40 same-day registration
* Virtual: $30
Map of the race course. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6347778448/]
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:
* Friday, December 5, from 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. at The Nature Place
* Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (pre-race time) at The Nature Place
SHUTTLE INFORMATION:
A shuttle will be running from Riverside Park (location: 333 N. Front St., La Crosse - old Century Link building) to Myrick Park Main Shelter.
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 3:15 and 3:45 pm
* Myrick Park to Riverside Park
* Leaving Myrick Park at 4:45 pm
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 5:15, 5:45, 6:15 and 6:45 pm
We look forward to seeing you at this year's Ugly Sweater 5k!
RACE RESULTS! [https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1431]
We have been working hard to make our 2025 Ugly Sweater 5k, a family-friendly and festive event. This year's race will be both in-person and virtual. Packet pick-up and race-day check-in will be at The Nature Place (formerly the Myrick Park Center) beginning at 3:00 pm with holiday music and characters. Same-day registration is also available. The race begins at 4:15 pm in Myrick Park, and racers will run/walk through the La Crosse marsh trails under sparkly lights. The race ends at Riverside Park at Rotary Lights. An award ceremony will take place in the heated tent at Rotary Lights, with plenty of ugly sweaters, holiday lights, and cheer!
Your generosity and continued support of our clubs efforts have allowed us to make an impact both locally and internationally. In 2024 and 2025, RAH:
* Contribute to Rotary International's mission to bring an end to polio around the world
* Sponsored first-year college students through GearUp. Our club members went shopping with students and sent care packages during their first semester.
* In fall of 2025, our club built an outdoor shelter for shade at the Coulee Region Humane Society.
The Ugly Sweater 5k, is meant to be a family-friendly event and a competitive race. All day-of and virtual participants will receive a racer bag with a one-of-a-kind Ugly Sweater 5k swag piece, $100 Rose Jewelers gift card, along with other great goodies! Entry fees are affordable:
* Children 10 and under: Free with a non-perishable food item
* Ages 11-15: $15
* Ages 16+: $30 before November 28; $35 after November 28; $40 same-day registration
* Virtual: $30
Map of the race course. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6347778448/]
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:
* Friday, December 5, from 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. at The Nature Place
* Saturday, December 6, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (pre-race time) at The Nature Place
SHUTTLE INFORMATION:
A shuttle will be running from Riverside Park (location: 333 N. Front St., La Crosse - old Century Link building) to Myrick Park Main Shelter.
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 3:15 and 3:45 pm
* Myrick Park to Riverside Park
* Leaving Myrick Park at 4:45 pm
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 5:15, 5:45, 6:15 and 6:45 pm
We look forward to seeing you at this year's Ugly Sweater 5k!
RACE RESULTS! [https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1431]
Races
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2025 Ugly Sweater 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 6th December 2025 (4:15PM CST)
$32.80
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VIRTUAL 2025 Ugly Sweater 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
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