Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Lillington, North Carolina
- Price $38.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the first annual Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K! This festive event takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in the charming town of Lillington, North Carolina. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to join the fun as they don their most outrageous and festive sweaters for a jolly 3.1-mile race that promises laughter and holiday cheer.
Starting and finishing at Rise and Grind Fitness on S 8th St, this unique 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the season while staying active. Expect a lively atmosphere filled with Christmas spirit, and don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds will go to local charities, making every step count for the community! Registration is just $35, with all participants receiving a t-shirt and a chance for a free month gym membership. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just enjoying a leisurely jog with friends, the Ugly Sweater 5K is all about having a great time. So grab your friends, put on that gloriously tacky sweater, and join us for a memorable day of fun and fitness!
Starting and finishing at Rise and Grind Fitness on S 8th St, this unique 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the season while staying active. Expect a lively atmosphere filled with Christmas spirit, and don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds will go to local charities, making every step count for the community! Registration is just $35, with all participants receiving a t-shirt and a chance for a free month gym membership. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just enjoying a leisurely jog with friends, the Ugly Sweater 5K is all about having a great time. So grab your friends, put on that gloriously tacky sweater, and join us for a memorable day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Don we now our gay apparel and fa-la-la-la-low us to the first annual RISE AND GRIND FITNESS UGLY SWEATER 5K!
Break out your ugliest, tackiest, most questionably festive sweater and join us for a little holiday cheer, exercise, and 3.1 miles of wondering why you didn't just stay home and drink eggnog.
THE UGLY SWEATER 5K will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, beginning and ending at Rise and Grind Fitness, 821 S 8th St, Lillington, NC 27546.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, jogging with friends, or simply hoping your sweater distracts everyone from your pace, this race is for you. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome!
So, grab your friends, lace up your running shoes, and find the most gloriously awful sweater you can get your hands on! Expect festive fun, plenty of Christmas spirit, and a great excuse to burn a few calories before the holiday feasting begins.
Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to local charities, so every mile helps support our community this holiday season!
Ugly sweaters are strongly encouraged. Good taste is not.
We'll see you at the starting line!
REGISTRATION:
* $35 | Price increases after December 4
GIVEAWAY:
* All participants receive a t-shirt and 1 month free gym membership to Rise and Grind Fitness with registration [1 month membership applicable only to new members]
AWARDS:
* Top 3 Male and Female
* Top Male and Female in the following age categories 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
* Best Ugly Christmas Sweater
Break out your ugliest, tackiest, most questionably festive sweater and join us for a little holiday cheer, exercise, and 3.1 miles of wondering why you didn't just stay home and drink eggnog.
THE UGLY SWEATER 5K will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, beginning and ending at Rise and Grind Fitness, 821 S 8th St, Lillington, NC 27546.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, jogging with friends, or simply hoping your sweater distracts everyone from your pace, this race is for you. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome!
So, grab your friends, lace up your running shoes, and find the most gloriously awful sweater you can get your hands on! Expect festive fun, plenty of Christmas spirit, and a great excuse to burn a few calories before the holiday feasting begins.
Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to local charities, so every mile helps support our community this holiday season!
Ugly sweaters are strongly encouraged. Good taste is not.
We'll see you at the starting line!
REGISTRATION:
* $35 | Price increases after December 4
GIVEAWAY:
* All participants receive a t-shirt and 1 month free gym membership to Rise and Grind Fitness with registration [1 month membership applicable only to new members]
AWARDS:
* Top 3 Male and Female
* Top Male and Female in the following age categories 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
* Best Ugly Christmas Sweater
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$38.70
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821 S 8th St, Lillington, 27546, NC, United States
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