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Ugly Sweater 5K - Oakdale

Name: Ugly Sweater 5K - Oakdale
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Oakdale

Oakdale, United States • 20 Dec 2026

Event Overview

The Ugly Sweater 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk takes place in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. The start and finish location is Helicon Brewing at 102 Union Ave. The event features two distances:

Ugly Sweater 5K
1 Mile Fun Walk

The 5K course is described as flat and follows an out-and-back route on the Panhandle Trail. The event offers participants free light-up Christmas beanies, an ugly sweater finisher medal, and a wooden ugly sweater ornament, while supplies last.

Awards and Timing

All finishers receive a medal. The top three male and female overall runners receive custom medals. Age group awards are given for first, second, and third place for both males and females across seven categories. The 5K is timed by a timing service, while the 1 Mile Fun Walk is not an officially timed event.

Additional Information

Race day information is sent to participants no later than three days before the event. Dogs are welcome at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Oakdale

Race information

Registration

5 km

Ugly Sweater 5k

1 Mile Fun Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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