
2ND Annual
QHS 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Jonesboro, LA, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
An Ugly Christmas Sweater Themed 3.1 mile race through the town of Jonesboro, LA to kick off the Christmas Wonderland in the Pines Christmas Festival. The race will begin and end at the Jackson Parish Courthouse Lawn. (starting on Jimmie Davis Blvd) Please bring at least 1 item to donate to DART (Domestic Abuse Resistance Team) Some items needed by DART for this season are: Canned foods, Towels, Feminine products, Shampoo, Conditioner, Ethnic haircare products, coloring books, crayons, books (all ages), chapstick, soap, hand sanitizer, portable cell phone chargers, socks, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, kleenex
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
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bienville 3 Ne, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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QHS 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K
Nov 28, 2026