The Ugly Sweater 5K

United States flag Carrollton, Alabama, United States

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The Ugly Sweater 5K runsignup.com
Date 28 Nov, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $15.00 – $20.00
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The Ugly Sweater 5K

About the event

Ditch the Leftovers. Grab Your Ugliest Christmas Sweater!

Ready to trade the Thanksgiving turkey for some holiday cheer? Kick off the Christmas season with us the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K!

We’re bringing the festive fun to the beautiful, certified 5K course at the Hobbs Farm Greenbelt Trailhead. Whether you’re a serious runner looking for a timed personal best or a family looking for a joyful morning stroll, this event offers fun for all ages.

Run with Purpose Every stride supports a wonderful cause. All proceeds directly benefit Reaching Above, a dedicated classroom for students with special needs.

What’s waiting for you at the finish line?
🏆 The Ultimate Bragging Rights: Racers with the absolute ugliest sweaters will take home an official Ugly Sweater award.
🥇 Podium Medals: Top finishers in each race category will receive winner medals.
🎁 Holiday Giveaways: We’re giving away more than 15 door prizes throughout the event!


Don't wait until December to get into the holiday spirit. Dust off your most outrageous holiday sweater, bring the whole family, and let's race for a great cause!

Races offered

28Nov

Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$20.00
28Nov

Ugly Sweater 5K Student Rate (18 and Under)

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$15.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Carrollton.

Temperature8.2° / 18.0°
Feels like4.9° / 15.6°
Sunshine hours7h 49m
Rainfall1.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity71.1%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:12
Sunset18:37

About Carrollton

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Carrollton is in the West High Country of Georgia.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of The Ugly Sweater 5K.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Micah Villanueva M 14 ROSWELL, GA 19:57
🥈 Aubrey Johnson F 22 Bowdon, GA 20:34
🥉 Andrew Beam M 17 Carrollton, GA 21:16
4 Chase Bristol M 19 — 22:21
5 Mark Keeler M 50 Temple, GA 23:01

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