CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K

Trinity Lutheran Ministries, Edwardsville IL

Saturday, December 14th, 2024

🎄 Event Overview

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time to put on your ugliest sweater and join us on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 as Trinity Lutheran Ministries presents the CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K.

This year you have the option to run with us in person or virtually!

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

In-Person Race: December 14th at 9:00am.
Virtual Race: Open to run from December 14th - December 21st.

🎉 Why YOU Should Join Us

Exciting Route: We are using the same route as last year and we are excited to have a newly paved road for the race!
Holiday Cheer: You will be filled with Christmas cheer as you enjoy a wonderland of music, photo booth and hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line!
Community Support: 20% of registration costs will go to support individuals in the community through Glen-Ed Food Pantry & Neighbors in Need.
Shirt Options: This year we are offering the option of a long sleeved dry-fit shirt or a cotton t-shirt.
Registration Benefits: A fun finisher medal and shirt are guaranteed to those who register by November 28th.
Timing: Chip-timed and RaceJoy tracking available.
Sweater Contest: Post-Race sweater contests! (see entry rules below).
Group Pricing: Special group/family pricing to groups of 4 or more!

💰 Pricing Information

2024 Pricing: Early Registration $25 for t-shirt, $30 for dry-fit long sleeved shirt. Early Registration until Nov. 27th, $35 and $40 Registration starting Dec. 3rd.
Early Registration Close: Ends December 2nd. Prices increase $5.

🏆 Awards

In-Person 5K Awards: Plaques for Overall Male/Female and medals awarded to Top 3 in age categories: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+.
Virtual 5K Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top finisher in each age category.

📅 Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup: December 13, 2024, 4:00pm - 6:30pm, Trinity Lutheran Ministries.
Race Day Packet Pickup: December 14, 2024, 8:00am - 9:00am, Trinity Lutheran Ministries.

🎁 Post-Race Sweater Contest

Gift card prizes awarded to those who enter our sweater contest! Awards for: Ugliest Sweater, Most Christmas Spirit, & Best Group Sweater Theme (group of 4 or more).