Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls
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Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls
The Ugly Sweater Run in Olmsted Falls is a holiday running event that includes a 5K and a children's 0.25 mile run. The event takes place at the Olmsted Community Center, 8170 Mapleway Dr, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. Start and finish are located at the community center, and packet pick up will be inside the building.
Distances:
- 5K run/walk
- 0.25 miles kid run
The 5K entry includes a long sleeve ugly sweater shirt, a chip timed runner bib, hot cocoa, a create-your-own ugly sweater cookie station, post-race snacks, and a photo opportunity. The kid run is free for children under 12; organizers request a food or monetary donation for kid run participants and note that those participants will not receive a shirt.
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers and in 10-year age groups. Proceeds benefit the Christians in Action food pantry, which accepts non-perishable food and certain personal care items. A list of most-needed items includes canned goods, pasta and sauce, boxed dinners, peanut butter and jelly, breakfast cereal, snack foods, and personal care products. The event description focuses on community support and seasonal activities at the community center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
