2025 Ugly Sweater 5k, Presented by Northwestern Mutual
- Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 4:15PM CST
- Location La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to don your most festive attire for the 2025 Ugly Sweater 5K in La Crosse! This exciting event takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with festivities kicking off early at 3:00 PM at The Nature Place. Participants can choose to join in-person or virtually, making it a perfect family-friendly outing. The race begins at 4:15 PM as runners and walkers navigate the enchanting La Crosse marsh trails, all decked out in holiday lights, and culminates at the stunning Rotary Lights in Riverside Park.
This year, entry fees are affordable, with children 10 and under participating for free with a non-perishable food item, while ages 11-15 pay just $15. Adults aged 16 and up can register for $30 before November 28, $35 after, and $40 for same-day registration. Every participant will receive a unique racer bag filled with fun goodies, and there's a celebratory award ceremony at 5:15 PM in a heated tent. Join us for this delightful blend of holiday cheer and community spirit, and help make a difference through your support!
This year, entry fees are affordable, with children 10 and under participating for free with a non-perishable food item, while ages 11-15 pay just $15. Adults aged 16 and up can register for $30 before November 28, $35 after, and $40 for same-day registration. Every participant will receive a unique racer bag filled with fun goodies, and there's a celebratory award ceremony at 5:15 PM in a heated tent. Join us for this delightful blend of holiday cheer and community spirit, and help make a difference through your support!
Organiser's Description
The UGLY SWEATER 5K, presented by Northwestern Mutual, is coming up on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025! Hosted by the Rotary Club of La CrosseAfter Hours [http://rotaryafterhours.org](RAH), this festive, family-friendly event is one you won't want to miss.
This year's race will be offered both in-person and virtually. Packet pick-up and race-day check-in will be at THE NATURE PLACE (formerly the Myrick Park Center) beginning at 3:00 P.M. with holiday music and character appearances to kick off the fun. Same-day registration will also be available.
The race begins at 4:15 P.M. IN MYRICK PARK, where participants will run or walk through the La Crosse marsh trails under sparkly lights, and finish at ROTARY LIGHTS IN RIVERSIDE PARK. An award ceremony will follow at 5:15 P.M. in the heated tent at Rotary Lights - complete with ugly sweaters, holiday lights, and plenty of cheer!
HOW YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Your generosity and continued support of RAH help us make an impact locally and internationally. In 20242025, we:
* Partnered with the Coulee Region Humane Society to create Shade for Paws & People, a sun shelter for families and furry friends.
* Sponsored first-year college students through GearUp, including shopping trips and care packages during their first semester.
* Supported a clean water project in Guatemala.
RACE DETAILS
The Ugly Sweater 5k, is meant to be a family-friendly event and a competitive race. All day-of and virtual participants will receive a racer bag with a one-of-a-kind Ugly Sweater 5k swag piece, along with other great goodies! Entry fees are affordable:
* CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER: Free with a non-perishable food item
* AGES 11-15: $15
* AGES 16+: $30 before November 28; $35 after November 28; $40 same-day registration
* VIRTUAL: $30
Map of the race course. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6347778448/]
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:
* FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5: 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. at The Nature Place
* SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at The Nature Place (pre-race)
SHUTTLE SERVICE:
A shuttle will be running between Riverside Park (333 N. Front St., La Crosse - old Century Link building) and the Myrick Park Main Shelter.
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 3:15 and 3:45 pm
* Myrick Park to Riverside Park
* Leaving Myrick Park at 4:45 pm
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 5:15, 5:45, 6:15 and 6:45 pm
We cant wait to see you at this years UGLY SWEATER 5Kwhere holiday spirit meets community impact!
RACE RESULTS!
This year's race will be offered both in-person and virtually. Packet pick-up and race-day check-in will be at THE NATURE PLACE (formerly the Myrick Park Center) beginning at 3:00 P.M. with holiday music and character appearances to kick off the fun. Same-day registration will also be available.
The race begins at 4:15 P.M. IN MYRICK PARK, where participants will run or walk through the La Crosse marsh trails under sparkly lights, and finish at ROTARY LIGHTS IN RIVERSIDE PARK. An award ceremony will follow at 5:15 P.M. in the heated tent at Rotary Lights - complete with ugly sweaters, holiday lights, and plenty of cheer!
HOW YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Your generosity and continued support of RAH help us make an impact locally and internationally. In 20242025, we:
* Partnered with the Coulee Region Humane Society to create Shade for Paws & People, a sun shelter for families and furry friends.
* Sponsored first-year college students through GearUp, including shopping trips and care packages during their first semester.
* Supported a clean water project in Guatemala.
RACE DETAILS
The Ugly Sweater 5k, is meant to be a family-friendly event and a competitive race. All day-of and virtual participants will receive a racer bag with a one-of-a-kind Ugly Sweater 5k swag piece, along with other great goodies! Entry fees are affordable:
* CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER: Free with a non-perishable food item
* AGES 11-15: $15
* AGES 16+: $30 before November 28; $35 after November 28; $40 same-day registration
* VIRTUAL: $30
Map of the race course. [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6347778448/]
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:
* FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5: 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. at The Nature Place
* SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at The Nature Place (pre-race)
SHUTTLE SERVICE:
A shuttle will be running between Riverside Park (333 N. Front St., La Crosse - old Century Link building) and the Myrick Park Main Shelter.
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 3:15 and 3:45 pm
* Myrick Park to Riverside Park
* Leaving Myrick Park at 4:45 pm
* Riverside Park to Myrick Park
* Leaving Riverside Park at 5:15, 5:45, 6:15 and 6:45 pm
We cant wait to see you at this years UGLY SWEATER 5Kwhere holiday spirit meets community impact!
RACE RESULTS!
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