Ugly Sweater Run
- Date Sun 20th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the Ugly Sweater Run in Louisville, Jefferson, on Sunday, December 20th, 2026! Kicking off at 9:00 am at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park, this delightful event promises a morning filled with joy and community spirit. Participants can choose from 2.5, 5, or 7.5 mile road options, and whether you prefer to walk, run, or frolic, all paces are welcome for this untimed, non-competitive gathering.
While sporting your most festive attire is encouraged, don’t worry if you don’t have an ugly sweater—just bring your holiday cheer! Enjoy delicious treats like festive donuts and cookies, warm hot cocoa, and even a gingerbread man decorating contest. Plus, there will be plenty of hydrating options, including Gatorade and water provided by KorfEdge, alongside bubbly beverages from Elixir Kombucha. Remember to snap some photos at the group shot at 8:58 a.m. and look out for free professional photos uploaded after the event. Registration is free, but donations to The Dream Factory, a wonderful nonprofit organization, are encouraged to help grant wishes for children in need. Join us for a
While sporting your most festive attire is encouraged, don’t worry if you don’t have an ugly sweater—just bring your holiday cheer! Enjoy delicious treats like festive donuts and cookies, warm hot cocoa, and even a gingerbread man decorating contest. Plus, there will be plenty of hydrating options, including Gatorade and water provided by KorfEdge, alongside bubbly beverages from Elixir Kombucha. Remember to snap some photos at the group shot at 8:58 a.m. and look out for free professional photos uploaded after the event. Registration is free, but donations to The Dream Factory, a wonderful nonprofit organization, are encouraged to help grant wishes for children in need. Join us for a
Organiser's Description
Mark your busy calendars and tell your friends and family - The Ugly Sweater Walk/Run is back for another year of festive and *free* fun!
This event will take place on Sunday, December 20th starting at 9:00 am. (Yes, we listened- the start time will be one hour later this year! )
Activities start & finish by Hogans Fountain in Cherokee Park. There will be 2.5, 5, and 7.5 mile road options. As always, this event untimed & non competitive. Walk, run, or frolic- all paces are welcome!
Ugly sweaters arent mandatory, but festive gear sure is encouraged. Jogging strollers and friendly, leashed doggos are welcome. ___ will be on site with the newest shoes on the market to demo. There will be festive donuts/cookies, Sunergos coffee, a hot cocoa bar, gingerbread man decorating contest, and more!
Dont forget to hydrate after you get your seasonal sweat on- KorfEdge will be providing Gatorade and water! Bubbly beverages from Elixir Kombucha will be on site as well. Free professional photos will be uploaded after the event, thanks to Pic.Run and Run Louisville KY (join their Facebook group to snag your post run pics ASAP!) Group photo will be taken at the start, next to Hogans Fountain, at 8:58 a.m.
Registration is free, but please consider donating to The Dream Factory when you do hit that register button. The Dream Factory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the largest all-volunteer driven childrens wish-granting organization that does not limit its mission to children who have life-threatening illness. The organization believes children with chronic illnesses and disorders also suffer from substantial emotional and physical pain. Last year, the Ugly Sweater Fun Run and Walk raised over $1000! All the funds went directly towards granting a childs wish.
This years raffle will be starting at 10:30am in the pavilion across from Hogans Fountain. No need to sign up. Just show up and grab a raffle ticket from one of our selfless elves. Lets make merry & put the sweat in sweater!!
This event will take place on Sunday, December 20th starting at 9:00 am. (Yes, we listened- the start time will be one hour later this year! )
Activities start & finish by Hogans Fountain in Cherokee Park. There will be 2.5, 5, and 7.5 mile road options. As always, this event untimed & non competitive. Walk, run, or frolic- all paces are welcome!
Ugly sweaters arent mandatory, but festive gear sure is encouraged. Jogging strollers and friendly, leashed doggos are welcome. ___ will be on site with the newest shoes on the market to demo. There will be festive donuts/cookies, Sunergos coffee, a hot cocoa bar, gingerbread man decorating contest, and more!
Dont forget to hydrate after you get your seasonal sweat on- KorfEdge will be providing Gatorade and water! Bubbly beverages from Elixir Kombucha will be on site as well. Free professional photos will be uploaded after the event, thanks to Pic.Run and Run Louisville KY (join their Facebook group to snag your post run pics ASAP!) Group photo will be taken at the start, next to Hogans Fountain, at 8:58 a.m.
Registration is free, but please consider donating to The Dream Factory when you do hit that register button. The Dream Factory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the largest all-volunteer driven childrens wish-granting organization that does not limit its mission to children who have life-threatening illness. The organization believes children with chronic illnesses and disorders also suffer from substantial emotional and physical pain. Last year, the Ugly Sweater Fun Run and Walk raised over $1000! All the funds went directly towards granting a childs wish.
This years raffle will be starting at 10:30am in the pavilion across from Hogans Fountain. No need to sign up. Just show up and grab a raffle ticket from one of our selfless elves. Lets make merry & put the sweat in sweater!!
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Ugly Sweater Run
Sun 20th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
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Cherokee Park Road, Louisville, 40206, KY, United States
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