Ugly Sweater 5K - Forest Acres
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Ugly Sweater 5K - Forest Acres
The event is a holiday-themed running and community event held on December 12, 2026 at Gills Creek Memorial Park in Forest Acres, Columbia, SC. The primary race distance is 3.1 Miles and the event includes a separate Best Dressed Pet category.
Registration fees noted in the event information are $25.00 for the 5K and $5.00 for the Best Dressed Pet entry. The race will be officially timed by Fleet Feet Columbia. Awards are planned for overall top finishers and for top finishers within age divisions covering 14 and under through 70 and up. Additional prizes are listed for the participant with the ugliest holiday ensemble and for the best dressed pet.
Packet pickup is provided through Fleet Feet Forest Acres before the event and there is also pickup on race day near Gills Creek Memorial Park. Proceeds and donations benefit Friends of the Met CAC, a nonprofit that supports the Metropolitan Children’s Advocacy Center, which provides services for children suspected to be victims of abuse and neglect. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
