Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Falmouth, Maine
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to don your most outrageous holiday attire at the Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Falmouth, Cumberland! Kicking off at 9:00 a.m., this festive event features a 5K run and a 1-mile fun walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The race will take you down the scenic US Route 1, with the start and finish line conveniently located in front of the American Legion on Depot Road.
As part of the Very Merry Falmouth weekend celebration, this event not only promises a fun-filled day of holiday spirit but also supports the Falmouth Memorial Library, with all proceeds benefiting this cherished community resource. Enjoy refreshments after the race, participate in contests for the "ugliest" and "most original" sweaters, and take part in a free raffle! With a registration fee of $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Merry Mile, plus family discounts for groups of three or more, this is the perfect opportunity to get active while celebrating the season. Don't miss out on this joyous occasion!
As part of the Very Merry Falmouth weekend celebration, this event not only promises a fun-filled day of holiday spirit but also supports the Falmouth Memorial Library, with all proceeds benefiting this cherished community resource. Enjoy refreshments after the race, participate in contests for the "ugliest" and "most original" sweaters, and take part in a free raffle! With a registration fee of $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Merry Mile, plus family discounts for groups of three or more, this is the perfect opportunity to get active while celebrating the season. Don't miss out on this joyous occasion!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE UGLY SWEATER 5K AND MERRY MILE
IS YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTED IN HELPING THE LIBRARY WITH AN UGLY SWEATER 5K SPONSORSHIP? PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE [https://www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org/ugly-sweater-5k-merry-mile/] OR CALL (207) 781-3485 FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Break out those ugly sweaters and join us on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. for a holiday hustle down US Route 1 in Falmouth. We feature both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, so there is something for everyone! The Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile are part of the Very Merry Falmouth weekend celebration with many events on Friday and Saturday. All proceeds from the Ugly Sweater & Merry Mile benefit the Falmouth Memorial Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The venue is located at the American Legion on Depot Road across the street from Falmouth Memorial Library. The start and the finish line are on Depot Road in front of the American Legion.
Bib pick-up and race day registration are in the tent next to the American Legion.
Refreshments will be available to runners and walkers after the event.
Parking will be available in the local area, including next to the baseball fields, with limited parking at the American Legion and Falmouth Memorial Library.
Directions Depot Road intersects with US Route 1. The closest exit off Route 295 is Exit 10.
We will vote on the "ugliest" and "most original" outfits and have a free raffle and refreshments after the race!
Ugly Sweater 5K starts at 9:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $30. This is an event for runners, and we suggest that walkers participate in the Merry Mile. For safety reasons, Falmouth Police will not allow runners to push strollers in the 5K race in the street. Participants with strollers are welcome to join the Merry Mile, which is on the pedestrian way.
Course Depot Road to Route 1. Right on Route 1 south to Route 88. North to Old Mill, turn right, left on to Edgewater, right on to Anderson, left on to Ridgeway, left onto Route 88, right onto Depot. The start and the finish line is on Depot Road in front of the parking lot of the American Legion.
Awards First place male, female and nonbinary runners will receive a medal, and first place finishers of each 10-year age group will receive a medal.
Family discount Families of 3 or more people will receive a $5 discount per participant.
Merry Mile - starts at 9:05 a.m.
Registration fee is $15. This is an event for walkers, and we suggest that runners participate in the 5K.
Course is Depot Road to US Route 1, turn right on the US Route 1 sidewalk to retrace your steps to the finish line.
IS YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTED IN HELPING THE LIBRARY WITH AN UGLY SWEATER 5K SPONSORSHIP? PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE [https://www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org/ugly-sweater-5k-merry-mile/] OR CALL (207) 781-3485 FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Break out those ugly sweaters and join us on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. for a holiday hustle down US Route 1 in Falmouth. We feature both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, so there is something for everyone! The Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile are part of the Very Merry Falmouth weekend celebration with many events on Friday and Saturday. All proceeds from the Ugly Sweater & Merry Mile benefit the Falmouth Memorial Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The venue is located at the American Legion on Depot Road across the street from Falmouth Memorial Library. The start and the finish line are on Depot Road in front of the American Legion.
Bib pick-up and race day registration are in the tent next to the American Legion.
Refreshments will be available to runners and walkers after the event.
Parking will be available in the local area, including next to the baseball fields, with limited parking at the American Legion and Falmouth Memorial Library.
Directions Depot Road intersects with US Route 1. The closest exit off Route 295 is Exit 10.
We will vote on the "ugliest" and "most original" outfits and have a free raffle and refreshments after the race!
Ugly Sweater 5K starts at 9:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $30. This is an event for runners, and we suggest that walkers participate in the Merry Mile. For safety reasons, Falmouth Police will not allow runners to push strollers in the 5K race in the street. Participants with strollers are welcome to join the Merry Mile, which is on the pedestrian way.
Course Depot Road to Route 1. Right on Route 1 south to Route 88. North to Old Mill, turn right, left on to Edgewater, right on to Anderson, left on to Ridgeway, left onto Route 88, right onto Depot. The start and the finish line is on Depot Road in front of the parking lot of the American Legion.
Awards First place male, female and nonbinary runners will receive a medal, and first place finishers of each 10-year age group will receive a medal.
Family discount Families of 3 or more people will receive a $5 discount per participant.
Merry Mile - starts at 9:05 a.m.
Registration fee is $15. This is an event for walkers, and we suggest that runners participate in the 5K.
Course is Depot Road to US Route 1, turn right on the US Route 1 sidewalk to retrace your steps to the finish line.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS AUG 25 -
Merry Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:05AM EST)
$16.90
OPENS AUG 25
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