Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk

Date

Start: Saturday, December 1, 2012 @ 11:30 AM

Additional Date Information

5km starts at 11:30 am, Walk starts at 11:35

Address

Monument Valley Park
170 W Cache la Poudre St Colorado Springs, CO

Fees

5K $25
1Mile $15
In person at packet PU/race day $30 5k/$20 1M
T-shirt sm - XL $7, XXL $8

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 @ 12:00 PM PST

Brief Description

Just off the corner of Glen & Cache Le Poudre St., southeast of I-25 and Unitah, near the swimming pool and tennis courts). Description: A family friendly fun run and walk benefiting the Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs. Course Description: Finely crushed gravel paths and pavement. 1 mile walk is flat; 5km fun run has a few minor hills. Aid Stations: There will be one aid station at the half mile point, and another aid station at the turn around for the 5km.

Directions

Monument Valley Park Colorado Springs, CO. Just off the corner of Glen and Cache Le Poudre St. (170 West Cache La Poudre St. 80903, southeast of I-25 and Unitah, near the swimming pool and tennis courts)

Late Registration

Runners may register at packet pickup or the morning of the race from 10:00 to 11:15. Fees increase to $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1M Fun Walk/Run for registration race day or at packet pickup.

Packet Pickup

Pre-Race Packet Pickup is on Friday, the 30th of November, at the Colorado Running Company, 833 N Tejon St Colorado Springs, CO 8090, between 2:00 and 7:00 PM. You may also pick up your packet at the starting line starting at 10:00 AM on race day.

Parking

Runners are responsible for their own parking and fees associated with this event. New this year: Free parking is available at Colorado College at the Visitors Parking Lot. Details to follow. If you are parking on side streets, please be respectful of any neighbors and businesses, and bring change for parking meters if needed!

Parking Update

The Colorado College if offering free parking to Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run participants at the Visitors Parking Lot only. The visitors parking lot is lot E-1, and is at the southeast corner of Nevada and Unitah. It is about a one mile walk to the start from there, but saves the hassle of trying to find side street parking prior to the start on this very busy weekend. All participants need to allow extra time to get to the start and are responsible for their transportation to and from.

T-Shirts

New This Year: T-Shirts (quality cotton, at extra cost in addition to registration) - $7.00 each SM to XL, $8 each XXL. Add to your registration during checkout. Check during packet pickup and race check-in, there may be extras to purchase.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will have water, and lots of holiday goodies. There will also be post race treats at the finish. We doubt anyone will go hungry and you’ll probably need to go run some more after the race to burn it all off.

Weather

It’s December in the Rocky Mountains, so chances are it is going to be cold, snowing, icy, and windy. Dress appropriately! Wear some warm, insulated layers under that ugly sweater and maybe a matching ugly hat! You’ll look fab!

Toy Drive

We know many families are struggling this holiday season, but if your budget allows it, we will have a box for any of you wishing to donate an unused, unwrapped toy, which will be donated to needy local children. Thank you!

Additional Information

Runners and fashionistas, unite! Show off that fabulous sweater Aunt Myrtle sent you. Beware the fashion police, who may ticket those wearing sweaters with exceptionally poor taste with prizes from local businesses! Due to liability reasons, no pets, baby joggers, bikes, strollers, or wagons are allowed on the race course. However, we do allow the use of them with individuals with CP or other neuromuscular diseases.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

Map

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