Ugly Sweater Dash Half Marathon
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Ugly Sweater Dash 5k, 10k, Half
This event offers trail races at Burke Lake Park on maintained, fairly flat routes with occasional roots. The 5k and 10k are a single out and back; the half marathon is two out and back laps. Race starts and finishes at Shelter A.
Distances:
- 5k, single out and back
- 10k, single out and back
- Half marathon, two out and back laps
Runners receive a finisher's medal, a technical (DriFit) event shirt for those registered by Nov 16, and chip timing. Water and Gatorade stations are provided: nine stations along the half marathon, three along the 10k, and two along the 5k; locations are approximate and subject to change. Live results are posted on Athlinks and via a race QR code, with final results and series points posted the Monday after the race. A virtual race option is available.
The event awards the top three men and women overall and awards by age group: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Top three overall finishers are not eligible for age group awards. Points from the races count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, and Back of the Pack Series and toward the Fall Series. The event benefits Paws for Purple Hearts. Packet pickup is available at the event and race day registration is offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.