Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run
- Date Sun 8th December 2024
- Time 2:30PM EST
- Location Cornelius, North Carolina
- Price $14.20 - $39.59
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to don your most festive attire for the Carolina Ugly Sweater 5K Walk/Run and 1K Elf Run, taking place on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, in Cornelius, Mecklenburg! This joyful event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, inviting walkers, strollers, and even furry friends to join the fun. The 5K will start at 2:30 PM, followed by the Kids' 1K Elf Run at 3:30 PM, designed for children 10 and under.
Participants will be treated to a plethora of festive delights, including a coupon for a FREE chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A, and for those over 21, a complimentary beer, seltzer, or glass of wine awaits after crossing the finish line. Plus, enjoy a free donut from Your Moms Donuts and a chance to snag an Ugly Sweater Christmas ornament/medal if you're among the first 300 registrants! Capture special moments with Santa and beloved characters like Mickey Mouse, and don’t forget to dress up for the best costume prize! This event not only promises a day full of fun and camaraderie but also supports a fantastic cause, helping local kids get involved
Participants will be treated to a plethora of festive delights, including a coupon for a FREE chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A, and for those over 21, a complimentary beer, seltzer, or glass of wine awaits after crossing the finish line. Plus, enjoy a free donut from Your Moms Donuts and a chance to snag an Ugly Sweater Christmas ornament/medal if you're among the first 300 registrants! Capture special moments with Santa and beloved characters like Mickey Mouse, and don’t forget to dress up for the best costume prize! This event not only promises a day full of fun and camaraderie but also supports a fantastic cause, helping local kids get involved
Organiser's 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 [http://www.creecares.org]
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.
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 [http://www.creecares.org]
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.
Races
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Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K & 1K Elf Run
Incl. $3.59 Fee
Sun 8th December 2024 (2:30PM EST)
$39.59
CLOSED -
Elf Run 1k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 8th December 2024 (3:30PM EST)
$14.20
CLOSED
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