Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk

🎉 Welcome to the Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk!

• Event Overview: Welcome back to the tackiest sweater run ever! Christmas time in the south can be a white winter land or a sweatfest for those who choose to cozy up with an ugly sweater and run through the nature preserve at Lakewood!
• Course Details: The course runs through the nature preserve that includes two loops of 1.5 miles with a barn finish!
• Nature Experience: Be prepared to encounter an abundance of wildlife, making this race a truly immersive nature experience.
• Celebrate Community: Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners and nature enthusiasts as you share the trail and the joy of the season.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• What: Tacky Sweater 5k (Run and Walk)
• When: Run starts at 10:00am
• Where: 220 Lakewood Dr. Greenville, SC 29607
• Packet Pickup: will begin 1 Hour prior to the run starts

👕 Costume Contest

• 1st Prize: $50
• 2nd Prize: $25
• 3rd Prize: $10
• Eligibility: All participants must wear their tacky sweater for the entire race to be eligible for judging.

📏 The Tacky Scale

• Creativity: The more outrageous, the better. Think blinking lights, ornaments, or 3D embellishments.
• Theme: Bonus points for holiday or running-related themes.
• DIY Bonus: Homemade sweaters earn extra points for effort!
• All Ages: Everyone can enter: kids, adults, and even pets!

🤝 Group Effort (Optional)

• Solo or Group: Enter solo or as a group. Teams wearing coordinated or complementary tacky sweaters can compete for the "Best Group Sweater" category.
• Post-Race Judging: Judging will take place at the finish line during our awards.
• Photo Fun: All participants are required to pose for a "Tacky Sweater Finish Line" photo to complete their entry.
• Spread the Cheer: Encourage spectators to vote for their favorite sweaters.

🗺️ Course Details

• Route Description: The 5k Route consists of two laps of 1.5 miles around Lakewood Nature Preserve.
• Terrain: The course is 10 feet wide and all low cut grass with a "few" rolling hills.
• Wildlife: During the route keep your eyes up looking for deer, birds, and a few fox meandering through the woods.

📍 Register Now

Join the Tacky Sweater 5k and make this holiday season one to remember!