Ugly Sweater 5k
Ugly Sweater 5k is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Shelby Township, MI, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ugly Sweater 5K: A Fun Run to Support Macomb County Food Bank & Feeding America.
Sign up to receive our Ugly Sweater 5k sweater and lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a fun run benefiting Feeding America (virtual runners) and local food banks (local in-person runners)!
During the past two years, it has become clear that inflation and food prices are exacerbating hunger across America. According to a 2023 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2023 report, the number of people living in food insecure households in the U.S. in 2022 increased to 44 million. This is an increase of more than 30 percent for all individuals and 40 percent for children compared the previous year — the highest rate and number since 2014 and the largest one-year increase in food insecurity since 2008. (Greater Lansing Food Bank, 2023 Annual Report)
Join runners, walkers, and festive fitness lovers across the country as we come together to fight hunger—one stride at a time. Register for our in person and professionally timed event on December 5, 2026 or join virtually - Whether you hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or take a scenic route at your local park, you can complete the 5K anytime.
How It Works:
🎄 Select your race: in-person or virtual. Register online and receive your Ugly Sweater, race bib and participant packet.
🎄 When registering as VIRTUAL, select shipping add-on to have your packet shipped to you or plan to pick your packet up in person at KidsUnited in Shelby Township, MI on December 4, 2026.
🎄 Registration includes parking/admission to Stony Creek Metropark.
🎄 Virtual runners: run or walk your distance at between Dec 1- Dec 6. Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 6th at 12 PM.
🎄 Show off your ugly sweater and share your run on social media using #UglySweater5K on our social page.
🎄 Make an impact—a portion of your registration fee goes directly to Feeding America and local food banks to help provide meals to families in need this holiday season.
🎁 Swag: Long Sleeve Race Tee or upgraded Knit Ugly Sweater, finisher medal and custom event bib.
🎁 Refreshments: hot coffee, cocoa and cookies available at the finish line!
🎁 Run for Free: start a fundraiser during registration, raise $200 and have your registration refunded to you!
🎁 Bonus: The best ugly sweater photos will be featured on our event page, and top fundraisers will win special prizes!
Let’s make spirits bright, spread holiday cheer, and take steps to fight hunger. Sign up today and help us make a difference!
📍 Where: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316
📅 When: December 6, 2026
💙 Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
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
39°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac Wwtp, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shelby Township, MI
Population
112,546
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 37 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ugly Sweater 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- Ugly Sweater 5k
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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Ugly Sweater 5k
Dec 6, 2026