Ugly Sweater 5k
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Lansing, Michigan
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to don your most festive attire for the Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Lansing, Eaton! This spirited fun run is more than just a race; it supports the Greater Lansing Food Bank and Feeding America, making it a fantastic way to spread holiday cheer while combating hunger. Participants can choose to join the event in person or run virtually, completing the 3.1-mile distance at their own pace wherever they are.
By registering, you'll receive an exclusive Ugly Sweater, a race bib, and a participant packet. Plus, enjoy complimentary refreshments like hot coffee, cocoa, and cookies at the finish line! Whether you walk, jog, or sprint, your participation directly contributes to helping families in need this holiday season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase your ugly sweater and make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out on the chance to run for a cause—sign up today and let’s make this holiday season brighter together!
By registering, you'll receive an exclusive Ugly Sweater, a race bib, and a participant packet. Plus, enjoy complimentary refreshments like hot coffee, cocoa, and cookies at the finish line! Whether you walk, jog, or sprint, your participation directly contributes to helping families in need this holiday season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase your ugly sweater and make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out on the chance to run for a cause—sign up today and let’s make this holiday season brighter together!
Organiser's Description
Ugly Sweater 5K: A Fun Run to Support Greater Lansing Food Bank & Feeding America.
Sign up to receive our Ugly Sweater 5k sweater and lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a fun run benefiting Feeding America (virtual runners) and local food banks (local in-person runners)!
During the past two years, it has become clear that inflation and food prices are exacerbating hunger across America. According to a 2023 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2023 report, the number of people living in food insecure households in the U.S. in 2022 increased to 44 million. This is an increase of more than 30 percent for all individuals and 40 percent for children compared the previous year the highest rate and number since 2014 and the largest one-year increase in food insecurity since 2008. (Greater Lansing Food Bank, 2023 Annual Report)
Join runners, walkers, and festive fitness lovers across the country as we come together to fight hungerone stride at a time. Register for our in person and professionally timed event on December 5, 2026 or join virtually - Whether you hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or take a scenic route at your local park, you can complete the 5K anytime.
How It Works:
Select your race: in-person or virtual. Register online and receive your Ugly Sweater, race bib and participant packet.
When registering as VIRTUAL, select shipping add-on to have your packet shipped to you or plan to pick your packet up in person at Playmakers in Okemos, MI date TBD.
Run or walk your 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace, wherever you choose or join us in person - location to be announced in early 2026.
Virtual runners: Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 5th at 12 PM.
Show off your ugly sweater and share your run on social media using #UglySweater5K on our social page.
Make an impacta portion of your registration fee goes directly to Feeding America and local food banks to help provide meals to families in need this holiday season.
Swag: Cable Knit Ugly Sweater, finisher medal and custom event bib.
Refreshments: hot coffee, cocoa and cookies available at the finish line!
Run for Free: start a fundraiser during registration, raise $200 and have your registration refunded to you!
Bonus: The best ugly sweater photos will be featured on our event page, and top fundraisers will win special prizes!
Lets make spirits bright, spread holiday cheer, and take steps to fight hunger. Sign up today and help us make a difference!
Where: To Be Announced.
When: December 5, 2026
Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
Register opens Spring 2026!
Sign up to receive our Ugly Sweater 5k sweater and lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a fun run benefiting Feeding America (virtual runners) and local food banks (local in-person runners)!
During the past two years, it has become clear that inflation and food prices are exacerbating hunger across America. According to a 2023 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2023 report, the number of people living in food insecure households in the U.S. in 2022 increased to 44 million. This is an increase of more than 30 percent for all individuals and 40 percent for children compared the previous year the highest rate and number since 2014 and the largest one-year increase in food insecurity since 2008. (Greater Lansing Food Bank, 2023 Annual Report)
Join runners, walkers, and festive fitness lovers across the country as we come together to fight hungerone stride at a time. Register for our in person and professionally timed event on December 5, 2026 or join virtually - Whether you hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or take a scenic route at your local park, you can complete the 5K anytime.
How It Works:
Select your race: in-person or virtual. Register online and receive your Ugly Sweater, race bib and participant packet.
When registering as VIRTUAL, select shipping add-on to have your packet shipped to you or plan to pick your packet up in person at Playmakers in Okemos, MI date TBD.
Run or walk your 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace, wherever you choose or join us in person - location to be announced in early 2026.
Virtual runners: Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 5th at 12 PM.
Show off your ugly sweater and share your run on social media using #UglySweater5K on our social page.
Make an impacta portion of your registration fee goes directly to Feeding America and local food banks to help provide meals to families in need this holiday season.
Swag: Cable Knit Ugly Sweater, finisher medal and custom event bib.
Refreshments: hot coffee, cocoa and cookies available at the finish line!
Run for Free: start a fundraiser during registration, raise $200 and have your registration refunded to you!
Bonus: The best ugly sweater photos will be featured on our event page, and top fundraisers will win special prizes!
Lets make spirits bright, spread holiday cheer, and take steps to fight hunger. Sign up today and help us make a difference!
Where: To Be Announced.
When: December 5, 2026
Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
Register opens Spring 2026!
Races
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Ugly Sweater 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Sweater
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 01 JUN 26 -
Ugly Sweater Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS 01 JUN 26
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