Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run

Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Location: 19818 N. Cove Road, Cornelius, NC 28031, US

Events:

• Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K & 1K Elf Run
• Elf Run 1k

Description: Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K and 1K Elf Run is BACK!!!! December 7th... the best way to prepare for Christmas! Walkers, strollers and pets are all welcome to participate in the 5k!! Each participant will receive: A coupon for a FREE chicken sandwich from any Chick-fil-A; Everyone over the age 21 will receive 2 adult beverage drink tickets. Drinks include beer, wine & champagne/mimosas!! All participants will receive a ticket for a free donut from Your Mom's Donuts. All participants that register before December 1st will receive a Christmas race ornament. An Ugly Sweater race cup. Awards will be presented after the 1K. Participants will have the option to purchase an Ugly Sweater t-shirt. There will be a ton of giveaways and a prize for best overall costume. This event will be so much fun for the entire family!! In addition, this is our nonprofit's biggest event of the year to raise money to get kiddos here in the area into sports who otherwise would not have the opportunity.

Schedule of Events:

• 1:30 PM: Registration opens
• 2:00 PM: Santa arrives
• 2:15 PM: Photos with Homer (Charlotte Knights) & Chubby (Checkers)
• 2:30 PM: 5k Starts
• 3:30 PM: 1k Elf Run
• 3:45 PM: Awards

Tickets:

• Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K & 1K Elf Run: $32 (Price increases after October 30, 2025)
• Elf Run 1k: $12

Website: http://www.uglysweaterlkn.com