
From the Organizer
🎄✨ Ugly Sweater & Elf Dash – Christmas Eve 5K Run/Walk ✨🎄
Join us for the 8th Annual Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater & Elf Dash 5K Run/Walk at Bradley Lake Park in Puyallup, WA—the most festive Christmas Eve run/walk in Pierce County! Kick off your holiday with a bang at this fun, family-friendly tradition set in Puyallup, a true Hallmark community.
Break out your ugliest sweater, dress as your favorite holiday elf, and soak in the Christmas cheer. With holiday inflatables, Santa’s house, and the much-anticipated arrival of Jolly Ol’ St. Nick, this event has become a can’t-miss tradition for families year after year. Whether you’re running, walking, or simply enjoying the magic of Christmas Eve, this event is all about joy, community, and holiday spirit.
🎁 Event highlights:
👕 Swag note:
Long-sleeve shirts are available for purchase for $25 through December 5th—don’t wait! 2XL and 3XL add $5.
Elf Dash shirts are available for purchase for $20 through December 5th. Youth sizes Small - XL.
Registration includes:
- 5K Run/Walk: Event bib, finisher medal, and after-race goodies
- Elf Dash: Event bib, goodie bag and commemorative Elf Dash button
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Children under the age of 16 must participate in the 5K with a parent or guardian.
Again this year, we’re asking registrants to participate in the 24 Days of Giving! The campaign starts on December 1st. Grab one shelf-stable item for the Skoolie Foundation to help fill Boxes of Hope (food boxes).
Make memories, start a tradition, and celebrate Christmas Eve the best way possible—running (or walking) into the holidays together! 🎅🎄
Events
Weather
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
45°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
65%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcmillin Rsvr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
42,642
as of 2023
Elevation
427 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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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Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater
Dec 24, 2026