Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run
Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Cornelius, NC, with entry fees from $12 to $28.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $12–$28
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K and 1K Elf Run is BACK!!!! 5 Years strong!!
December 6th... the best way to prepare for Christmas! Walkers, strollers and pets are all welcome to participate in the 5k!! Thank you to Dash Home Loans & Keffer Mazda of Huntersville for being the two main sponsors! Please visit our sponsor section below & show some love to them for making this event happen!!
This year each participant will receive:
- A coupon for a FREE chicken sandwich from any Chick-fil-A : Thanks Joe!!
- Everyone over the age 21 will receive 2 adult beverage drink tickets. Drinks include beer, wine & champagne/mimosas!! (Sponsored by Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery)
- All participants will receive a ticket for a free donut from Your Mom's Donuts the day of the event.
- All participants that register before December 1st will receive a Christmas race ornament.
- An Ugly Sweater race cup.
The festive 5K and 1K Elf Run will start and finish in Jetton Village by Penny Lane formally known as Cornelius Drafthouse. Start time for the 5k is 230. The Kid's 1K Elf Run will start at 3:30 p.m. It is recommended for 10 and under. Awards for both races will be presented after the 1K around 345. Stick around for a ton of giveaways from local businesses after the awards!!
Participants will have the option to purchase an Ugly Sweater t-shirt (softest in the Carolinas) for $10.00 until November 25th.
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. Please make a donation and tell your friends and family to join us!! They can walk so there are no excuse!! Please visit our website to learn more: CREE Cares Website
There will be a photographer and videographer at the event. By registering you agree to release any photos and video for public view. In addition, there will be one text sent to you about the event the coming year.
We cannot wait to see you there!! Lets make some memories!! Check out the Christmas Vacation Giveaway down below!!
The event is rain or shine.
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Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
36°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Catawba 5 Sw, 18 mi from the venue.
About Cornelius, NC
Population
32,009
as of 2023
City Elevation
751 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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72
Days to train
- Race
- Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run
Dec 6, 2026