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Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls
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Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls

Olmsted Falls, Ohio, United States
Dec 26, 2026
Running

About this race

The Ugly Sweater Run is a fun and spirited holiday race for all ages and abilities—where ugly sweaters meet beautiful people! Join Run The Land on Saturday, December 26th, for a cheerful 5K supporting the Christians in Action food pantry and helping local families in need this holiday season.

Run, walk, or carol through the streets of Olmsted Falls. Start and finish will be at the Olmsted Community Center and hosted by Run The Land.

Come dressed in your most outrageous, sparkly, or downright hilarious ugly sweater! Every participant will also receive their own custom ugly sweater, making this race a perfect way to keep the holiday spirit going with style, laughter, and community fun.

Packet Pick Up and Event Address

Olmsted Community Center
8170 Mapleway Dr, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Pick Up will be inside the community center.

Participant Perks

  • Ugly Sweater long sleeve shirt perfect for the holidays!
  • Chip Timed Runner Bib
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Create-Your-Own Ugly Sweater Cookie Station
  • Post race snacks
  • Photo op and a festive run!

Proceeds will benefit the Christians in Action food pantry that services Olmsted Falls.

Age Groups and Awards

Top 3 Male Female and 10 year Age Groups 

Event Timeline

Packet Pick-Up: 7:00am
5K Start: 8:30am
Kids Run: 10:00am
Bring your holiday cheer, your friends and family, and help us make a difference this season.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Christians in Action food pantry will also accept food/goods donations (please check expiration dates)

MOST NEEDED ITEMS
BELOW IS A LIST OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE MOST NEEDED:

  • SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND NOODLES
  • CANNED BEEF STEW OR CHILI
  • CANNED TUNA, SALMON OR CHICKEN
  • BOXED DINNERS SUCH AS HAMBURGER HELPER
  • MACARONI & CHEESE
  • CANNED VEGETABLES, FRUIT OR SOUPS
  • APPLESAUCE
  • BROWNIE MIXES / CAKE MIXES
  • CANNED TOMATOES OR TOMATO SAUCE
  • CANNED POTATOES
  • BREAKFAST CEREAL
  • PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY
  • SNACK FOODS (CRACKERS, COOKIES, ETC)
  • TOILET PAPER
  • TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, BAR SOAP

Pick your distance

Running

5k Run/Walk

Dec 26, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Kid Run

This is a free event for kids under 12, we do request that you bring a Food or Monetary donation. Participants will not receive a shirt.

Dec 26, 2026 0.4K 10:00 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Olmsted Falls.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 0.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 1.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -4.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -2.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
89.0%

About Olmsted Falls

Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls takes place in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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