Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Falmouth, Maine
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to don your most outrageous holiday attire and join the fun at the Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in beautiful Falmouth, Cumberland! Kicking off at 9:00 a.m., this festive race offers both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Set against the backdrop of the Very Merry Falmouth weekend celebration, the event promises a lively atmosphere filled with holiday cheer.
Participants will race down US Route 1, starting and finishing at the American Legion on Depot Road, with bib pick-up and race day registration conveniently located nearby. After burning those holiday calories, enjoy refreshing refreshments while you mingle with fellow runners and walkers. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes for the "ugliest" and "most original" sweaters! With a registration fee of just $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Merry Mile, this event also supports the Falmouth Memorial Library, making it a win-win for all involved. Gather your family and friends, and let's spread some holiday spirit together!
Participants will race down US Route 1, starting and finishing at the American Legion on Depot Road, with bib pick-up and race day registration conveniently located nearby. After burning those holiday calories, enjoy refreshing refreshments while you mingle with fellow runners and walkers. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes for the "ugliest" and "most original" sweaters! With a registration fee of just $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Merry Mile, this event also supports the Falmouth Memorial Library, making it a win-win for all involved. Gather your family and friends, and let's spread some holiday spirit together!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE UGLY SWEATER 5K AND MERRY MILE
IS YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE UGLY SWEATER 5K TO SUPPORT THE RACE AND THE LIBRARY? PLEASE VISIT WAYS TO GIVE FALMOUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY [https://www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org/ways-to-give/] AND SELECT "CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP" OR CALL (207) 781-3485 FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Break out those ugly sweaters and join us on Saturday, December 7 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 those award winners will receive generous Lamey Wellehan coupons.
Ugly Sweater 5K starts at 9:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $30.00. 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 and female runners will receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate and 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 9:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $15.00. 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 re-trace your steps to the finish line.
IS YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE UGLY SWEATER 5K TO SUPPORT THE RACE AND THE LIBRARY? PLEASE VISIT WAYS TO GIVE FALMOUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY [https://www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org/ways-to-give/] AND SELECT "CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP" OR CALL (207) 781-3485 FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Break out those ugly sweaters and join us on Saturday, December 7 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 those award winners will receive generous Lamey Wellehan coupons.
Ugly Sweater 5K starts at 9:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $30.00. 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 and female runners will receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate and 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 9:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $15.00. 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 re-trace your steps to the finish line.
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