Ugly Sweater 5k
- Date Mon 1st December 2025 - Tue 9th December 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a festive virtual run taking place from December 1 to December 9, 2025, in Lansing, Ingham! This exciting event encourages participants to don their most outrageous holiday sweaters while supporting a crucial cause—helping local food banks and Feeding America fight hunger. With a distance of 3.1 miles, you can complete your run or walk at your own pace, whether you choose to hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or explore a beautiful park.
By signing up, you'll receive an Ugly Sweater, race bib, and participant packet, with options for home delivery or pickup at Playmakers in Okemos on December 6. Not only will you be getting active and spreading holiday cheer, but a portion of your registration fee will directly benefit those in need, making this a truly meaningful experience. Join fellow runners and walkers across the nation, share your journey on social media using #UglySweater5K, and let's make a positive impact this holiday season. Register today and help us bring smiles and meals to families in need!
By signing up, you'll receive an Ugly Sweater, race bib, and participant packet, with options for home delivery or pickup at Playmakers in Okemos on December 6. Not only will you be getting active and spreading holiday cheer, but a portion of your registration fee will directly benefit those in need, making this a truly meaningful experience. Join fellow runners and walkers across the nation, share your journey on social media using #UglySweater5K, and let's make a positive impact this holiday season. Register today and help us bring smiles and meals to families in need!
Organiser's Description
Ugly Sweater 5K: A Virtual Run to Support Local Food Banks and Feeding America
Sign up to receive our Ugly Sweater 5k sweater and lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a virtual run benefiting Feeding America and local food banks!
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. Whether you hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or take a scenic route at your local park, you can complete the 5K anytime, anywhere between [event dates].
How It Works:
Register online and receive your Ugly Sweater, race bib and participant packet.
When registering, select shipping add-on to have your packet shipped to you or plan to pick you packet up on Dec. 6 at Playmakers in Okemos
Run or walk your 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace, wherever you choose.
Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 9th.
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.
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: Anywhere! This is a virtual event.
When: December 1-December 7, 2025
Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
Register now and lets run for a cause!
Sign up to receive our Ugly Sweater 5k sweater and lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a virtual run benefiting Feeding America and local food banks!
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. Whether you hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or take a scenic route at your local park, you can complete the 5K anytime, anywhere between [event dates].
How It Works:
Register online and receive your Ugly Sweater, race bib and participant packet.
When registering, select shipping add-on to have your packet shipped to you or plan to pick you packet up on Dec. 6 at Playmakers in Okemos
Run or walk your 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace, wherever you choose.
Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 9th.
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.
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: Anywhere! This is a virtual event.
When: December 1-December 7, 2025
Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
Register now and lets run for a cause!
Ugly Sweater 5k
