CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K
About this race
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time to put on your ugliest sweater and join us on Saturday, December 12th, 2026 as Trinity Lutheran Ministries presents the CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K.
This year you have the option to run with us in person or virtually!
The in person race will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12th at 9:00am.
The virtual race will be open to run from Dec. 12th - Dec. 20th.
Why YOU should join us:
- 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!
- Proceeds benefit individuals in the community through Glen-Ed Food Pantry & Neighbors in Need
- This year we are offering t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts and hoodies!
- A fun finisher medal and shirt are guaranteed to those who register by December 2nd.
- Chip-timed and RaceJoy tracking available
- Post-Race sweater contests! (see entry rules below)
- Special group/family pricing to groups of 4 or more!
- An option to run in person on race day or virtually from anywhere you would like!
2026 Pricing
Early Registration Prices
- $30 for t-shirt
- $35 for long sleeved t-shirt
- $40 for crew neck sweatshirt
- $45 for hoodie
*Early Registration ends Nov. 29th. Prices will increase $5 for each option*
Awards
- Plaques for Overall Male/Female
- Medals are awarded to Top 3 in the following 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
12/11/26 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Trinity Lutheran Ministries
Race Day Packet Pickup - 12/12/25, 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).
Race will be held rain, snow, or shine!
- There are no refunds on registration -
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Running
CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K
Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Edwardsville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 4:38 PM local time (CST) in Edwardsville on December 12, 2026 — 9h 29m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Edwardsville events
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