Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile

About the Ugly Sweater 5K and Merry Mile

• Sponsorship Opportunity: Is your business interested in helping the Library with an Ugly Sweater 5K sponsorship? Please visit our webpage or call (207) 781-3485 for more information!
• Event Details: Break out those ugly sweaters and join us on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. for a holiday hustle down U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth. We feature both a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, so there is something for everyone!
• Beneficiary: The Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile are part of the Very Merry Falmouth weekend celebration. All proceeds benefit Falmouth Memorial Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Location: The venue is located at the American Legion on Depot Road across the street from Falmouth Memorial Library. The start and the finish line are on Depot Road in front of the American Legion.

Event Logistics

• Bib Pick-up: Bib pick-up and race day registration are in the tent next to the American Legion.
• Refreshments: Refreshments will be available to runners and walkers after the event.
• Parking: Parking will be available in the local area, including next to the baseball fields, with limited parking at the American Legion and Falmouth Memorial Library.
• Directions: Depot Road intersects with U.S. Route 1. The closest exit off Route 295 is Exit 10.

Contest and Activities

• Voting: We will vote on the "ugliest" and "most original" outfits and have a free raffle and refreshments after the race!

Ugly Sweater 5K Details

• Start Time: Ugly Sweater 5K starts at 9 a.m.
• Registration Fee: Registration fee is $30. This event is for runners, and we suggest that walkers participate in the Merry Mile.
• Course Description: Depot Road to Route 1. Right on Route 1 south to Route 88. North to Old Mill, turn right, left on Edgewater, right on Anderson, left on Ridgeway, left onto Route 88, right onto Depot.
• Awards: First place male, female and nonbinary runners will receive a medal. First place finishers of each 10-year age group will receive a medal.

Family Discounts

• Family Discount: Families of 3 or more people will receive a $5 discount per participant.

Merry Mile Details

• Start Time: Merry Mile starts at 9:05 a.m.
• Registration Fee: Registration fee is $15. This event is for walkers, and we suggest that runners participate in the 5K.
• Timing: This event is not timed.
• Course Description: Depot Road to U.S. Route 1, turn right on the U.S. Route 1 sidewalk to retrace your steps to the finish line.

Race Information

• Date: 2026-12-05
• Location: Falmouth Memorial Library, Falmouth, ME
• More Information: For additional details visit the official race page: Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry Mile.