Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K
Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Lillington, NC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (113 days to go)
- Location
- 821 S 8th St, Lillington, NC
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Don we now our gay apparel and fa-la-la-la-low us to the first annual Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K!
Break out your ugliest, tackiest, most questionably festive sweater and join us for a little holiday cheer, exercise, and 3.1 miles of wondering why you didn't just stay home and drink eggnog.
The Ugly Sweater 5K will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, beginning and ending at Rise and Grind Fitness, 821 S 8th St, Lillington, NC 27546.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, jogging with friends, or simply hoping your sweater distracts everyone from your pace, this race is for you. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome!
So, grab your friends, lace up your running shoes, and find the most gloriously awful sweater you can get your hands on! Expect festive fun, plenty of Christmas spirit, and a great excuse to burn a few calories before the holiday feasting begins.
Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to local charities, so every mile helps support our community this holiday season!
Ugly sweaters are strongly encouraged. Good taste is not.
We'll see you at the starting line!
Registration:
- $35 through race day
Giveaway:
- All participants receive a t-shirt and 1 month free gym membership to Rise and Grind Fitness with registration
Awards:
- Top 3 Male and Female
- Top Male and Female in the following age categories 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
- Best Ugly Christmas Sweater
Events
Weather
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
54°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lillington, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lillington, NC
City Elevation
168 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 24 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 821 S 8th St, Lillington, NC
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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K
Dec 19, 2026