Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5k
Saturday, December 19, 2026
8:30 AM EST
Lillington, North Carolina
$38.70 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the first annual Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday, December 19, 2026, held at the scenic Cape Fear Shiner Park! This fun-filled event invites participants of all experience levels to don their most festive and fabulously ugly sweaters as they tackle a 3.1-mile course. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely jog with friends, or just want to showcase your outrageous holiday attire, this race promises laughter, joy, and a fantastic way to get moving before the holiday feasting begins.
Join in the festive cheer and support a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Plus, every participant will receive a t-shirt and a one-month free gym membership to Rise and Grind Fitness, making it a perfect gift for new members. With awards for the top finishers in various age categories and a prize for the best ugly Christmas sweater, there's plenty of motivation to join the fun. Lace up your running shoes, grab your friends, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable!
Join in the festive cheer and support a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Plus, every participant will receive a t-shirt and a one-month free gym membership to Rise and Grind Fitness, making it a perfect gift for new members. With awards for the top finishers in various age categories and a prize for the best ugly Christmas sweater, there's plenty of motivation to join the fun. Lace up your running shoes, grab your friends, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable!
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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, at CAPE FEAR SHINER PARK!
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, at CAPE FEAR SHINER PARK!
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
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Location
350 Alexander Drive, Lillington, 27546, NC, United States
Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5k
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