Carolina Ugly Sweater Run
- Date Sun 8th December 2024
- Location Cornelius, North Carolina
- Price $12.00 - $32.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Don't miss out on the Carolina Ugly Sweater Run on December 8th in Cornelius, Mecklenburg! This festive event includes a 5K and 1K Elf Run, perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. Walkers and pets are welcome, so bring the whole family for a day of fun. Participants can enjoy taking photos with Santa, Mickey Mouse, and the Grinch, as well as receive a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich coupon and a complimentary cocktail at the finish line. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, and the overall top male and female runners will win a $200 Lululemon gift card. This event supports a nonprofit organization aiming to get kids in the area involved in sports, so your participation will make a difference. Register now and join us for a memorable day filled with holiday cheer!
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 are welcome and 100% pet-friendly (if they are friendly)! If you are looking for some fun in October please join us for the Fall Beer Festival & 5k. Use the promo code beer30 https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Cornelius/LKNFallBeerFestivalKRunWalk
** 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 Coupon!! YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT!! Also, each participant will receive a free cocktail at the finish line. (Beer, wine and mimosas- or just straight champagne lol)
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.
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 prizes for best overall costume for men, women and kiddos. 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 [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.
** 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 Coupon!! YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT!! Also, each participant will receive a free cocktail at the finish line. (Beer, wine and mimosas- or just straight champagne lol)
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.
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 prizes for best overall costume for men, women and kiddos. 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 [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.
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