Gills Creek Memorial Park, Columbia SC
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
🎉 Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
- Location: Gills Creek Memorial Park, Columbia, SC
- Website: Ugly Sweater 5K Race
- Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit Friends of the Met CAC
👕 Dress Code
- Ugliest Sweater: Wear your ugliest, weirdest, or fanciest holiday ensemble.
- Pet Participation: Runners and walkers can show off their pets' holiday outfits.
- Award for Pets: An award for the ugliest holiday sweater or ensemble will be given for furry friends too!
- Post-Race Celebration: Enjoy a holiday themed awards celebration after the race.
⏱️ Race Details
- Official Timing: The race will be officially timed by Charlestowne Road Race Services.
- Course Certification: This course will be certified—updates on the new course will be available soon.
- Experience: Join in for a fun and festive 5K!
- Community Support: Your support helps the Met CAC in their fight against child abuse.
📦 Packet Pick-Up
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Time: Between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Fleet Feet Forest Acres, 4525 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
- Race Day Pick-Up: Available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. near Gills Creek Memorial Park.
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