Ugly Sweater Run - Cleveland Heights
- Date Sun 28th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Price Free - $33.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Ugly Sweater Run in Cleveland Heights on Sunday, December 28th, 2025! This spirited holiday race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to don their most outrageous, sparkly, or hilariously ugly sweaters for a joyful 5K through the scenic Forest Hill Park. Starting and finishing at the Cleveland Heights Recreation Pavilion, this event not only celebrates the holiday spirit but also supports a great cause—the Heights Emergency Food Center, helping local families in need during the season of giving.
Prepare for a delightful day filled with holiday cheer as participants enjoy a custom long sleeve shirt, hot cocoa, and a chance to build their own ugly sweater cookie! After the race, indulge in a post-race banana and bar while capturing festive memories at the photo op. With packet pick-up starting at 8:00 AM and the 5K beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by a special kids run at 10:00 AM, the Ugly Sweater Run is a perfect way to spread joy and make a difference this holiday season. Grab your friends and family, and get ready to run, walk, or carol for a wonderful cause!
Prepare for a delightful day filled with holiday cheer as participants enjoy a custom long sleeve shirt, hot cocoa, and a chance to build their own ugly sweater cookie! After the race, indulge in a post-race banana and bar while capturing festive memories at the photo op. With packet pick-up starting at 8:00 AM and the 5K beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by a special kids run at 10:00 AM, the Ugly Sweater Run is a perfect way to spread joy and make a difference this holiday season. Grab your friends and family, and get ready to run, walk, or carol for a wonderful cause!
Organiser's Description
THE UGLY SWEATER RUN is a fun and spirited holiday race for all ages and abilitieswhere ugly sweaters meet beautiful people! Join RUN THE LAND on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, for a cheerful 5K supporting the Heights Emergency Food Center and helping local families in need this holiday season.
Run, walk, or carol through Forest Hill Park. Start and finish will be at the Cleveland Heights Recreation Pavillion.
Come dressed in your most outrageous, sparkly, or downright hilarious ugly sweater! Every participant will also receive their own custom ugly sweater, making this race a perfect way to keep the holiday spirit going with style, laughter, and community fun.
PACKET PICK UP AND EVENT ADDRESS
Cleveland Heights Rec Pavillion
1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Pick Up will be inside the Recreation center.
PARTICIPANT PERKS
* Custom long sleeve shirt perfect for the holidays
* Hot Cocoa
* Build-Your-Own Ugly Sweater Cookie
* Post race banana and bar
* Photo op and a festive run!
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE HEIGHTS EMERGENCY FOOD BANK THAT SERVICES CLEVELAND HEIGHTS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
EVENT TIMELINE
Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am
5K Start: 9:00am
Kids Run: 10:00am
Bring your holiday cheer, your friends and family, and help us make a difference this season.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Run, walk, or carol through Forest Hill Park. Start and finish will be at the Cleveland Heights Recreation Pavillion.
Come dressed in your most outrageous, sparkly, or downright hilarious ugly sweater! Every participant will also receive their own custom ugly sweater, making this race a perfect way to keep the holiday spirit going with style, laughter, and community fun.
PACKET PICK UP AND EVENT ADDRESS
Cleveland Heights Rec Pavillion
1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Pick Up will be inside the Recreation center.
PARTICIPANT PERKS
* Custom long sleeve shirt perfect for the holidays
* Hot Cocoa
* Build-Your-Own Ugly Sweater Cookie
* Post race banana and bar
* Photo op and a festive run!
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE HEIGHTS EMERGENCY FOOD BANK THAT SERVICES CLEVELAND HEIGHTS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
EVENT TIMELINE
Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am
5K Start: 9:00am
Kids Run: 10:00am
Bring your holiday cheer, your friends and family, and help us make a difference this season.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & Long Sleeve Ugly Sweater Apparel
Sun 28th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$33.35
CLOSED -
Kid Run
Sun 28th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSEDThis is a free event for kids under 12, we do request that you bring a Food or Monetary donation. Participants will not receive a shirt.
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