The Ugly Sweater 5K - Shelby Township
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The Ugly Sweater 5K - Shelby Township
The event is a seasonal running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan, held on December 6, 2026. It offers both in-person and virtual participation and raises funds for Feeding America and local food banks.
Distances
- 3.1 Miles (5K), in-person and virtual
- 6.2 Miles (10K), in-person and virtual
Registration details note a fee of $30 and registration opens in July with a close date of August 31. Registration includes parking and admission to Stony Creek Metropark. Participants receive a beanie, race bib and participant packet; there is an option to upgrade the beanie to a knit ugly sweater or add an ugly sweater during registration. Packets may be shipped or picked up at KidsUnited at 45557 Mound Rd, Shelby Township on December 4, 2026.
Virtual participants may complete their distance between December 1 and December 6. A portion of each registration fee is directed to Feeding America and local food banks. Event swag includes a finisher medal and custom bib. Finish-line refreshments include milk and cookies and hot cocoa. Participants can start a fundraiser during registration; raising $200 results in a registration refund. Age groups are specified from Under 14 through 80 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
