Myrick Park to Riverside Park, La Crosse WI
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
The Ugly Sweater 5k, presented by Northwestern Mutual, is coming up on Saturday, December 6, 2025! Hosted by the Rotary Club of La Crosse—After Hours (RAH), this festive, family-friendly event is one you won't want to miss.
The race begins at 4:15 p.m. in Myrick Park, where participants will run or walk through the La Crosse marsh trails under sparkly lights, and finish at Rotary Lights in Riverside Park. An award ceremony will follow at 5:15 p.m. in the heated tent at Rotary Lights - complete with ugly sweaters, holiday lights, and plenty of cheer!
Your generosity and continued support of RAH help us make an impact locally and internationally. In 2024–2025, we:
The Ugly Sweater 5k is meant to be a family-friendly event and a competitive race. All day-of and virtual participants will receive a racer bag with a one-of-a-kind Ugly Sweater 5k swag piece, along with other great goodies! Entry fees are affordable:
A shuttle will be running between Riverside Park (333 N. Front St., La Crosse - old Century Link building) and the Myrick Park Main Shelter.
We can’t wait to see you at this year’s Ugly Sweater 5k—where holiday spirit meets community impact!
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