Ugly Sweater 5K Run
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Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Stroll, Elkhart IN
This event on December 5, 2026 takes place at North Side Middle School, 300 Lawrence Street, Elkhart, IN. It is a holiday themed fundraiser for the Elkhart Education Foundation, which provides supplies for teachers and scholarships for students.
Distances offered:
- 5K Run/Walk, timed entry
- 1 Mile Stroll, untimed
Entry pricing is listed as $25 for the 5K timed entry with a knit cap included, and $20 for the untimed 1 Mile Stroll. Student pricing is available. New for 2026 are finisher medals for all participants and costume prizes; there are no age group awards.
Packet pickup and on site registration are available Friday, December 4 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Elkhart Health & Aquatics, 200 East Jackson, and on race day at North Side Middle School from 6:45 am to 8:15 am. The course begins and ends at the school and includes 15 spirit stations where local groups compete for a cash prize; participants will vote on the best spirit station. Monster Message will provide music and real time finish times.
Facilities include plenty of parking, indoor restrooms, and a large gym. The event coincides with downtown holiday activities including Winterfest, a breakfast fundraiser at the Fire Station, ice skating, a tree lighting, and a parade. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
