The Ugly Sweater 5K - Shelby Township
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The Ugly Sweater 5K - Shelby Township
The Ugly Sweater 5K is a holiday charity running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan on December 6, 2026. The event offers both in person and virtual participation and supports Feeding America and local food banks; a portion of each registration fee is donated to those organizations.
Race options include both 5K and 10K distances with virtual alternatives. Registration opens in July and closes August 31, 2026. The published registration fee is $30 and registration includes parking and admission to Stony Creek Metropark. Participants receive a participant packet that may include a beanie or an upgraded knit ugly sweater, a finisher medal, and a custom event bib. An option to add an ugly sweater or to upgrade the beanie is available during registration.
Virtual participants may complete their distance between December 1 and December 6 and may choose shipping for their packet or pick it up in person at KidsUnited at 45557 Mound Rd, Shelby Township, on December 5, 2026. The event lists age group categories from under 14 through 80 plus. Refreshments at the finish are listed as milk and cookies and hot cocoa. Fundraising options are offered that may refund registration when specified fundraising targets are met. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
