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Location: Columbia, South Carolina
It's BACK! We want to see your ugliest, weirdest, or fanciest holiday ensemble on Saturday, December 13th for the Friends of the Met CAC Ugly Sweater 5K in Forest Acres, SC! Proceeds and donations will benefit Friends of the Met CAC, a non-profit organization established to support the mission of the Metropolitan Children’s Advocacy Center (Met CAC). The Met CAC provides essential services to children who are suspected victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and other types of maltreatment. Your support helps the Met CAC in their fight against child abuse.
The race will be officially timed by Charlestowne Road Race Services. This course will be certified - check back soon for a new and improved race course. Be sure to hang around after the race and enjoy a holiday themed awards celebration. Runners and walkers are invited to show off your pet's holiday outfit too. An award for ugliest holiday sweater (or ensemble) will be given for furry friends too!
Packet Pick-up will be on Friday, December 12, 2025 between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Forest Acres, 4525 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206 or on race day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. near Gills Creek Memorial Park. Â
Choose from 2 race distances available for Ugly Sweater 5K in Columbia, SC. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.