South Carolina · 5K
Ugly Sweater 5K
Ugly Sweater 5K is a 5K event held in Columbia, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, SC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
About the Ugly Sweater 5K
It's tiiiiiiime! We want to see your ugliest, weirdest, or fanciest holiday ensemble on Saturday, December 12th for the Friends of the Met CAC Ugly Sweater 5K in Forest Acres, SC! Proceeds and donations will benefit Friends of the Met CAC, a non-profit organization established to support the mission of the Metropolitan Children’s Advocacy Center (Met CAC). The Met CAC provides essential services to children who are suspected victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and other types of m…
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Ugly Sweater 5K: common questions
- When is the Ugly Sweater 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Ugly Sweater 5K held?
- In Columbia, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Ugly Sweater 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Ugly Sweater 5K start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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