Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls
Updated
Sunday, December 27, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Olmsted Falls (8170 Mapleway Dr). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 30.
Course and race notes
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 Sunday, December 27th, for a cheerful 5K supporting the Christians in Action food pantry and helping local families in need this holiday season.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 27
2026 · in 50 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 27 (in 50 days)
Opened Feb 25, 2026
Race day in Olmsted Falls
Weather
38° / 26°F
Typical high and low for December 27, with a 53% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cleveland, OH (3.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:52 AM – 5:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 38 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Shopping Center Parking0.4 mi
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Matteo's Italian Restaurant restaurant0.4 mi
- Falls Family Restaurant restaurant0.5 mi
- Angelina's Pizza quick bite0.5 mi
- Wok of the Falls restaurant0.5 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 26
Where to stay
5 within 3 mi23 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Aloft Cleveland Airport
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Extended Stay America - Cleveland - Great Northern Mall
About 8 min drive2.8 mi from the start
Check prices at Extended Stay America - Cleveland - Great Northern Mall →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites
About 8 min drive2.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Courtyard Cleveland Airport North
About 9 min drive2.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Extended Stay America - Cleveland - Airport - North Olmsted
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Check prices at Extended Stay America - Cleveland - Airport - North Olmsted →
Hotels on the map
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