Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls

Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls is a festive event in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, on December 27, 2026. The 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles) starts at 8:30 a.m. and a shorter Kid Run follows at 10:00 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear an ugly sweater and can run, walk or carol their way around, and everyone receives a custom ugly sweater, a long-sleeve t-shirt, a timed bib and post-race snacks. The event supports the Christians in Action food bank, which helps local families in need.

Because the bibs are timed, you can treat the 5K as a real effort if you want one, even though the mood is closer to a community celebration than a competition. The two-part schedule lets adults run first and then walk the kids' race an hour later. For a first 5K, a month of easy running three times a week is all the groundwork you need.