NIBCO Water and Ice Park, Elkhart IN
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
🎉 Event Overview
The Elkhart Education Foundation is excited to host the annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Sweater Stroll Presented by NIBCO. This is a fun-filled event for every person: the serious runner, the recreational jogger, walkers, and our furry friends.
📸 Pre-Race Fun
- Photo Booth: Prior to the race, take some fun pics at the photo booth!
- Ugliest Sweater Contest: Wear your tackiest sweater and you may win the Ugliest Sweater Contest (contest starts before the race).
- Finisher Awards: ECS student made finisher awards for all!
- Prizes: Prizes will be awarded for the top Overall Male/Female as well as Age Group winners in each of 15 age divisions!
🍫 After the Race
At the finish line, enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats!
🕖 Check-In and Packet Pickup
- Friday Check-In: Check-in and packet pickup / Onsite Registration begins on Friday, December 5 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Elkhart Health & Aquatics in the Community Meeting Rooms.
- Saturday Check-In: Saturday, December 6 at NIBCO Water and Ice Park from 7:00 - 8:15 am.
- Pickup Encouragement: We encourage people to pickup the day before if at all possible to streamline the morning.
🏆 Awards
- Overall Awards: Top three overall Male/Female in the 5K.
- Age Group Awards: 15 Age groups awards three deep in each for MF.
- Costume Awards: Get in on the fun and wear your silliest, funniest sweaters and holiday gear!
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
Not really a runner or walker but want to help? We need a lot of volunteers. Maybe you have a friend or spouse who just isn't into running OR you want to help AND run/walk in the event! Good news! There are a lot of options! Just reach out and let our team know you want to help!
Sign up to Volunteer at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/EEFUSR2023
📅 Race Details
Date: December 6, 2025
Location: NIBCO Water and Ice Park, Elkhart, IN
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