19818 N. Cove Road, Cornelius NC
Sunday, December 8th, 2024
🎉 Join the Festivities
Join us for the Carolina's Ugly Sweater 5K and 1K Elf Run on December 8th... the best way to prepare for Christmas! Walkers, strollers and pets are all welcome to participate in the 5k!!
🎁 Special Guests and Treats
- Get there early: Bring your cameras!! Take pics with Santa, Mickey Mouse and special guest the Grinch!!
- Special appearances: Chubby from the Checkers will be attending and so will Homer from the Charlotte Knights!!!
- Freebies: Each participant will receive a coupon from Joe for a FREE chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A!! Yes, you read that right!!
- Post-race refreshments: Each participant over the age of 21 will receive a beer, seltzer or a glass of wine after crossing the finish line.
🏃 Race Details
- Start and finish: This festive 5K and 1K Elf Run will start and finish in Jetton Village by Cornelius Drafthouse.
- Start time: The 5k is at 2:30 p.m. and the Kid's 1K Elf Run will start at 3:30 p.m.
- Awards: Awards will be presented after the 1K around 3:45 p.m.
- Costume contest: There will be a prize for best overall costume.
👕 Ugly Sweater Merchandise
- T-shirt options: Participants can purchase an Ugly Sweater t-shirt (softest in the Carolinas) for $12.00 (adults) or $10.00 (youth).
- Trophies: Trophies will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers.
- Stroller division: A trophy will be awarded to our first participant to cross pushing a stroller.
- Family fun: This event will be so much fun for the entire family!!
💖 Community Impact
This is our nonprofit's biggest event of the year to raise money to get kiddos here in the area into sports who otherwise would not have the opportunity. Our goal in 2025 is to get 250 kids involved. That is roughly $50,000.00 in generated revenue so please make a donation and tell your friends and family to join us!! They can walk so there’s no excuse!! Please visit our website to learn more: CREE Cares Website
📸 Photography and Registration
- Photo and video: There will be a photographer and videographer at the event. By registering you agree to release any photos and video for public view.
- Updates: You will receive one text about the event the coming year.
✨ Get Ready to Make Memories
We cannot wait to see you there!! Let’s make some memories!!
📅 Attendance Confirmation
If you were not able to make it last year and would like to attend this year please text 704.345.8084. The event is rain or shine.
🔗 Race Information
For more details, visit: Carolina Ugly Sweater Run
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