CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Location Edwardsville, Illinois
- Price $28.23
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K taking place on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, in Edwardsville, Madison! This cheerful event invites participants to don their most outrageous holiday sweaters and join in the fun, whether in person at 9:00 AM or virtually from anywhere between December 14th and December 21st.
This year promises an exciting race route on a newly paved road, complete with a delightful atmosphere filled with music, a photo booth, and delicious hot chocolate and cookies waiting at the finish line. Plus, 20% of your registration fee will support local community initiatives through Glen-Ed Food Pantry & Neighbors in Need. Participants can look forward to fun awards, including plaques for overall winners and medals for top finishers across various age categories. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the post-race sweater contest, where you could win gift cards for the ugliest sweater or best group theme! Early registration is just $25 for a t-shirt and $30 for a long-sleeved dry-fit option until November 27th, so secure your spot and join in the holiday cheer!
This year promises an exciting race route on a newly paved road, complete with a delightful atmosphere filled with music, a photo booth, and delicious hot chocolate and cookies waiting at the finish line. Plus, 20% of your registration fee will support local community initiatives through Glen-Ed Food Pantry & Neighbors in Need. Participants can look forward to fun awards, including plaques for overall winners and medals for top finishers across various age categories. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the post-race sweater contest, where you could win gift cards for the ugliest sweater or best group theme! Early registration is just $25 for a t-shirt and $30 for a long-sleeved dry-fit option until November 27th, so secure your spot and join in the holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time to put on your ugliest sweater and join us on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 as Trinity Lutheran Ministries presents the CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K.
This year you have the option to run with us in person or virtually!
The in person race will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14th at 9:00am.
The virtual race will be open to run from Dec. 14th - Dec. 21st.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
* We are using the same route as last year and we are excited to have a newly paved road for the race!
* You will be filled with Christmas cheer as you enjoy a wonderland of music, photo booth and hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line!
* 20% of registration costs will go to support individuals in the community through Glen-Ed Food Pantry & Neighbors in Need
* This year we are offering the option of a long sleeved dry-fit shirt or a cotton t-shirt.
* A fun finisher medal and shirt are guaranteed to those who register by November 28th.
* Chip-timed and RaceJoy tracking available
* Post-Race sweater contests! (see entry rules below)
* Special group/family pricing to groups of 4 or more!
* An option to run in person on race day or virtually from anywhere you would like!
* 2024 PRICING: Early Registration $25 for t-shirt, $30 for dry-fit long sleeved shirt. Early Registration until Nov. 27th, $35 and $40 Registration starting Dec. 3rd.
Early Registration ends December 2nd. Prices increase $5.
In person 5K Awards - Plaques for Overall Male/Female and medals awarded to Top 3 in the following age categories: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
Virtual 5k Awards - Medals will be awarded to the top finisher in each age category.
Early Packet Pickup - 12/13/24 4:00pm - 6:30pm, Trinity Lutheran Ministries
Race Day Packet Pickup - 12/14/24, 8:00am-9:00am, Trinity Lutheran Ministries
Post-Race Sweater Contest: Gift card prizes awarded to those who enter our sweater contest! Awards for: Ugliest Sweater, Most Christmas Spirit, & Best Group Sweater Theme (group of 4 or more).
Race will be held rain, snow, or shine!
- There are no refunds on registration -
This year you have the option to run with us in person or virtually!
The in person race will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14th at 9:00am.
The virtual race will be open to run from Dec. 14th - Dec. 21st.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
* We are using the same route as last year and we are excited to have a newly paved road for the race!
* You will be filled with Christmas cheer as you enjoy a wonderland of music, photo booth and hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line!
* 20% of registration costs will go to support individuals in the community through Glen-Ed Food Pantry & Neighbors in Need
* This year we are offering the option of a long sleeved dry-fit shirt or a cotton t-shirt.
* A fun finisher medal and shirt are guaranteed to those who register by November 28th.
* Chip-timed and RaceJoy tracking available
* Post-Race sweater contests! (see entry rules below)
* Special group/family pricing to groups of 4 or more!
* An option to run in person on race day or virtually from anywhere you would like!
* 2024 PRICING: Early Registration $25 for t-shirt, $30 for dry-fit long sleeved shirt. Early Registration until Nov. 27th, $35 and $40 Registration starting Dec. 3rd.
Early Registration ends December 2nd. Prices increase $5.
In person 5K Awards - Plaques for Overall Male/Female and medals awarded to Top 3 in the following age categories: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
Virtual 5k Awards - Medals will be awarded to the top finisher in each age category.
Early Packet Pickup - 12/13/24 4:00pm - 6:30pm, Trinity Lutheran Ministries
Race Day Packet Pickup - 12/14/24, 8:00am-9:00am, Trinity Lutheran Ministries
Post-Race Sweater Contest: Gift card prizes awarded to those who enter our sweater contest! Awards for: Ugliest Sweater, Most Christmas Spirit, & Best Group Sweater Theme (group of 4 or more).
Race will be held rain, snow, or shine!
- There are no refunds on registration -
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