Ugly Sweater 5k
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to don your most outrageous holiday attire for the Ugly Sweater 5K on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan! This festive fun run is not just about the laughs and camaraderie; it's a vital fundraiser supporting the Macomb County Food Bank and Feeding America. Participants can choose to join in person for a professionally timed 5K or take part virtually from anywhere in the country, running or walking at their own pace between December 1 and December 6.
As you lace up your sneakers, you'll receive a stylish Ugly Sweater, race bib, and participant packet, making your experience even more memorable. With a portion of your registration fee going directly to help combat hunger, you’ll be making a significant impact this holiday season. Enjoy hot coffee, cocoa, and cookies at the finish line while celebrating your achievements with fellow participants. Plus, you could win exciting prizes by fundraising or sharing your best ugly sweater photos on social media! Join us at the Ugly Sweater 5K and help spread holiday cheer while taking steps to ensure no one goes hungry this season!
As you lace up your sneakers, you'll receive a stylish Ugly Sweater, race bib, and participant packet, making your experience even more memorable. With a portion of your registration fee going directly to help combat hunger, you’ll be making a significant impact this holiday season. Enjoy hot coffee, cocoa, and cookies at the finish line while celebrating your achievements with fellow participants. Plus, you could win exciting prizes by fundraising or sharing your best ugly sweater photos on social media! Join us at the Ugly Sweater 5K and help spread holiday cheer while taking steps to ensure no one goes hungry this season!
Organiser's Description
Ugly Sweater 5K: A Fun Run to Support Macomb County 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 KidsUnited in Shelby Township, MI on December 4, 2026.
Registration includes parking/admission to Stony Creek Metropark.
Virtual runners: run or walk your distance at between Dec 1- Dec 6. Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 6th 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: Long Sleeve Race Tee or upgraded 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: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316
When: December 6, 2026
Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
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 KidsUnited in Shelby Township, MI on December 4, 2026.
Registration includes parking/admission to Stony Creek Metropark.
Virtual runners: run or walk your distance at between Dec 1- Dec 6. Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 6th 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: Long Sleeve Race Tee or upgraded 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: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316
When: December 6, 2026
Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
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