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 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, for a cheerful 5K supporting the Christians in Action food pantry and helping local families in need this holiday season.

Run, walk, or carol through the streets of Olmsted Falls. Start and finish will be at the Olmsted Community Center and hosted by Run The Land. [https://www.runtheland.com/]

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

Olmsted Community Center
8170 Mapleway Dr, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Pick Up will be inside the community center.

PARTICIPANT PERKS

* Ugly Sweater long sleeve shirt perfect for the holidays!
* Chip Timed Runner Bib
* Hot Cocoa
* Create-Your-Own Ugly Sweater Cookie Station
* Post race snacks
* Photo op and a festive run!

PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE CHRISTIANS IN ACTION FOOD PANTRY THAT SERVICES OLMSTED FALLS.

AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS

Top 3 Male Female and 10 year Age Groups

EVENT TIMELINE

Packet Pick-Up: 7:00am
5K Start: 8:30am
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!

Christians in Action food pantry will also accept food/goods donations (please check expiration dates)

MOST NEEDED ITEMS
BELOW IS A LIST OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE MOST NEEDED:

* SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND NOODLES
* CANNED BEEF STEW OR CHILI
* CANNED TUNA, SALMON OR CHICKEN
* BOXED DINNERS SUCH AS HAMBURGER HELPER
* MACARONI & CHEESE
* CANNED VEGETABLES, FRUIT OR SOUPS
* APPLESAUCE
* BROWNIE MIXES / CAKE MIXES
* CANNED TOMATOES OR TOMATO SAUCE
* CANNED POTATOES
* BREAKFAST CEREAL
* PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY
* SNACK FOODS (CRACKERS, COOKIES, ETC)
* TOILET PAPER
* TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, BAR SOAP