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DATE

Dec 6th, 2025

LOCATION

Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO

5k TIME

9:00 AM

KIDS 1-MILE START

10:00 AM

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REGISTRATION

Online Registration is open until 8:00 pm Thursday December 4th, 2025.


ONSITE (IN-PERSON) REGISTRATION

Packet Pick-up Registration – Friday, Dec 5th
Location – TBA
4:00 – 6:00 pm

Race Day Registration – Saturday, Dec 6th
Location: Front Range Community College
8:00-8:50 am – 5k
8:00-9:50 am – Kids 1-Mile

EVENT SCHEDULE

9:00 am Start Time – 5k Run/Walk
10:00 am Start Time – Kids 1-Mile
10:15 am – Awards

Register

REGISTRATION

Online Registration is open until 8:00 pm Thursday December 4th, 2025.


ONSITE (IN-PERSON) REGISTRATION

Packet Pick-up Registration – Friday, Dec 5th
Location – TBA
4:00 – 6:00 pm

Race Day Registration – Saturday, Dec 6th
Location: Front Range Community College
8:00-8:50 am – 5k
8:00-9:50 am – Kids 1-Mile

EVENT SCHEDULE

9:00 am Start Time – 5k Run/Walk
10:00 am Start Time – Kids 1-Mile
10:15 am – Awards

Register

Friday Packet Pick-Up

Friday, December 5th
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: TBD

Race Day Packet Pick-up

Saturday December 6th
8:00-8:50 am – 5k
8:00 – 9:50 am – Kids 1-Mile
Location: Front Range Community College

Friday Packet Pick-Up

Friday, December 5th
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: TBD

Race Day Packet Pick-up

Saturday December 6th
8:00-8:50 am – 5k
8:00 – 9:50 am – Kids 1-Mile
Location: Front Range Community College

5k Run/Walk

9:00 am – Start Time

Start Location: 
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado

Calling all Ugly Sweaters…

Run * Walk * Jog * Bring the Dog
Everyone is welcome

Dust off that delightfully hideous holiday sweater and join the merriest 5k in town!
👟 No training? No problem.
🎅 Serious runner? Let’s get sweaty!
🐕 Bringing the dog? Festive furballs fur the win!
🎄 Families, friends, and ugly knitted outfits are encouraged!

Click Here to see the course & more!

5k Run/Walk

9:00 am 5k Start Time

Start Location: 
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado

Calling all Ugly Sweaters…

Run * Walk * Jog * Bring the Dog
Everyone is welcome

Dust off that delightfully hideous holiday sweater and join the merriest 5k in town!
👟 No training? No problem.
🎅 Serious runner? Let’s get sweaty!
🐕 Bringing the dog? Festive furballs fur the win!
🎄 Families, friends, and ugly knitted outfits are encouraged!

Click Here to see the course & more!

Kids 1-Mile

10:00 am – Kids 1 Mile Start Time

Start Location:
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado

1-Mile Fun Run for kids 12 and under

All Kids 1-Mile race participants receive official bib number and finisher medal that doubles as an ornament.

Click here to see the course & more!

Kids 1-Mile

10:00 am – 5k Start Time

Start Location:
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, Colorado

1-Mile Fun Run for kids 12 and under

All Kids 1-Mile race participants receive official bib number and finisher medal that doubles as an ornament.

Click here to see the course & more!

Sweaty Sweater 5k Teams

Run together. Celebrate together. Win together.

Why Create/Join a Team?
Running is better with friends, family, coworkers, and classmates. Teams add holiday cheer, boost motivation, and make race day unforgettable. Plus, there are exclusive team awards and challenges designed to reward groups that go big.

Whether you want to claim bragging rights, show off your sweaters, or simply share hot cocoa at the finish line — this is your year to rally your crew.

Teams Qualifications – minimum of 4 people registered for the 5k event

Team Award Categories

Bring your people, show your spirit, and compete for:
• Best Team Name – Get creative, make the crowd laugh, win with words!
• Largest Team – The team with the most registered members.
• Fastest Team – Top 3 finish times combined.
– Men
– Women
– Non-binary
– Combined
• Most Festive Team – Ugly sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears, lights… bring it all!
• Corporate Cup – For local businesses, workplaces, and non-profits.
– Fastest Business Team – Top 3 employee finish times combined (will it be Jimmy John’s?)
– Largest % of employees participating 

See more

Sweaty Sweater 5k Teams

Run together. Celebrate together. Win together.

Why Create/Join a Team?
Running is better with friends, family, coworkers, and classmates. Teams add holiday cheer, boost motivation, and make race day unforgettable. Plus, there are exclusive team awards and challenges designed to reward groups that go big.

Whether you want to claim bragging rights, show off your sweaters, or simply share hot cocoa at the finish line — this is your year to rally your crew.

Teams Qualifications – minimum of 4 people registered for the 5k event

Team Award Categories

Bring your people, show your spirit, and compete for:
• Best Team Name – Get creative, make the crowd laugh, win with words!
• Largest Team – The team with the most registered members.
• Fastest Team – Top 3 finish times combined.
– Men
– Women
– Non-binary
– Combined
• Most Festive Team – Ugly sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears, lights… bring it all!
• Corporate Cup – For local businesses, workplaces, and non-profits.
– Fastest Business Team – Top 3 employee finish times combined (will it be Jimmy John’s?)
– Largest % of employees participating 

See More

Ugly Sweater Contest

Why did the ugly sweater break up with the scarf?
It couldn’t handle the competition!

Think your sweater can outshine the rest? Prove it at the Ugly Sweater Contest!
Winners win – CASH, TROPHY, & 1-year of bragging rights.

Friday, December 14th

UGLIEST SWEATER (1st Place)
$100 CASH PRIZE


UGLIER SWEATER (2nd Place)
$75 CASH PRIZE


UGLY SWEATER (3rd Place)
$50 CASH PRIZE

Ugly Sweater Contest

Why did the ugly sweater break up with the scarf?
It couldn’t handle the competition!

Think your sweater can outshine the rest? Prove it at the Ugly Sweater Contest!
Winners win – CASH, TROPHY, & 1-year of bragging rights.

Friday, December 14th

UGLIEST SWEATER (1st Place)
$100 CASH PRIZE


UGLIER SWEATER (2nd Place)
$75 CASH PRIZE


UGLY SWEATER (3rd Place)
$50 CASH PRIZE

Awards

10:15 AM – 5k Award Winners Announced

Awards

Top 3 Overall:
Male, Female, Non-Binary
&
Top 3 Male & Female in the following age categories:
12 & Under   |   13-15   |   16-19   |   20-29   |   30-39
40-49   |   50-59   |   60-69   |   70-79 |  80+
 
Top 3 DOGS
Awards

Awards

10:15 AM – 5k Award Winners Announced

Awards

Top 3 Overall:
Male, Female, Non-Binary
&
Top 3 Male & Female in the following age categories:
12 & Under   |   13-15   |   16-19   |   20-29   |   30-39
40-49   |   50-59   |   60-69   |   70-79 |  80+
 
Top 3 DOGS
Awards

Festive Treats

Eat, drink, and be merry!

Enjoy post-race holiday sweets and hot drinks after the race.

Festive Treats

Eat, drink, and be merry!

Enjoy post-race holiday sweets and hot drinks after the race.

Postcard Sending Station

Share the spirit of the season by sending a Sweaty Sweater holiday card to your family or friends!

SEND SOME LOVE

 Pick a postcard, pen a note, and send festive vibes
straight from the Sweaty Sweater 5k! 🎄📬

Postcard Sending Station

Share the spirit of the season by sending a Sweaty Sweater holiday card to your family or friends!

SEND SOME LOVE

 Pick a postcard, pen a note, and send festive vibes
straight from the Sweaty Sweater 5k! 🎄📬

Pictures With Santa

Strike a pose with Santa!
Registration NOT required.

Photos are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Cheese

Race Day Photos with Santa
11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Foothills Mall Santa Photos Schedule

Pictures With Santa

Strike a pose with Santa!
Registration NOT required.

Photos are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Cheese

Race Day Photos with Santa
11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Foothills Mall Santa Photos Schedule

Winter Farmers Market

OVER 100 Local Vendors
Growers, Artisans, Makers
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Explore the Winter Market!

Fresh produce, local meats and dairy, breads and sweets, local artists, handcrafted goods, and so much more!

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Winter Farmers Market

OVER 100 Local Vendors
Growers, Artisans, Makers
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Explore the Winter Market!

Fresh produce, local meats and dairy, breads and sweets, local artists, handcrafted goods, and so much more!

COOKIE DECORATING

December 1st – December 15th

Show us your baking skills in our newest Virtual Instagram Baking & Decorating Challenge!

SATURDAY

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Coloring Mural

Let your creative side flow with the public Coloring Mural!

DATE

At the Foothills Mall we have a fun coloring mural for all to enjoy and help get you in the Ugly Sweater Season…

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