The Ugly Sweater 5k
Updated
Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Shelby Township (4300 Main Park Dr). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 20.
Course and race notes
Grab Your Ugliest Sweater - The Ugly Sweater 5K presented by KidsUnited Shelby Township is coming to town!
Deck yourself out in your tackiest, most tinsel-covered sweater and lace up those running (or walking!) shoes for a jolly new fun run benefiting Feeding America and local food banks! ✨.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
4300 Main Park Dr
Shelby Township, MI 48316
Area: Macomb County & Thumb Coast, Detroit & Ann Arbor
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Opened Jul 1, 2026
Race day in Shelby Township
Weather
39° / 27°F
Typical high and low for December 6, with a 38% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Pontiac Wwtp, MI (10.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:47 AM – 4:59 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Places to eat
- Stony Creek Roadhouse 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 5
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi3 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 3: Royal Park Hotel
About 10 min drive3.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 3: Hampton Inn
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 3: Cambria Hotel
About 13 min drive4.4 mi from the start
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