Ugly Sweater Run - Fort Wayne
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Ugly Sweater Run - Fort Wayne
The Ugly Sweater Run in Fort Wayne is scheduled for December 17, 2026, with the downtown meeting point at 121 W Wayne St. The event is presented by Fleet Feet and is noted as the 11th annual edition.
The activity is a fun run of 3 miles (5K) rather than a timed race. Organizers state there will be no official timing and streets will remain open, so participants are expected to follow traffic laws. There is no registration fee; sponsors help keep the event free.
Admission is three non-perishable food items per participant. All collected food will be donated to the Community Harvest Food Bank; in a previous year the event contributed 1,000 pounds of food. After the run there is an ugly sweater contest and a gathering at JK O'Donnell's Irish Pub at the same address, where prizes for the ugliest sweater are awarded and refreshments are available.
The description focuses on the event format, the charitable donation requirement, the post-run activities, and operational notes about timing and street access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
