Interactive map showing the location of Ugly Sweater 5k at coordinates42.7057646, -84.5475868 in Lansing, Michigan.
VirtualUgly Sweater 5K: A Virtual Run to Support Local Food Banks and Feeding America
Sign up to receive our Ugly Sweater 5k sweater and lace up your running shoes for the Ugly Sweater 5K, a virtual run benefiting Feeding America and local food banks!
During the past two years, it has become clear that inflation and food prices are exacerbating hunger across America. According to a 2023 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2023 report, the number of people living in food insecure households in the U.S. in 2022 increased to 44 million. This is an increase of more than 30 percent for all individuals and 40 percent for children compared the previous year — the highest rate and number since 2014 and the largest one-year increase in food insecurity since 2008. (Greater Lansing Food Bank, 2023 Annual Report)
Join runners, walkers, and festive fitness lovers across the country as we come together to fight hunger—one stride at a time. Whether you hit the treadmill, jog through your neighborhood, or take a scenic route at your local park, you can complete the 5K anytime, anywhere between [event dates].
How It Works:
🎄 Register online and receive your Ugly Sweater, race bib and participant packet.
🎄 When registering, select shipping add-on to have your packet shipped to you or plan to pick you packet up on Dec. 6 at Playmakers in Okemos
🎄 Run or walk your 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace, wherever you choose.
🎄 Report your time to Run Sign Up by December 9th.
🎄 Show off your ugly sweater and share your run on social media using #UglySweater5K on our social page.
🎄 Make an impact—a portion of your registration fee goes directly to Feeding America and local food banks to help provide meals to families in need this holiday season.
🎁 Bonus: The best ugly sweater photos will be featured on our event page, and top fundraisers will win special prizes!
Let’s make spirits bright, spread holiday cheer, and take steps to fight hunger. Sign up today and help us make a difference!
📍 Where: Anywhere! This is a virtual event.
📅 When: December 1-December 7, 2025
💙 Why: Because no one should go hungry this holiday season.
Register now and let’s run for a cause!
Choose from 1 race distance available for Ugly Sweater 5k in Lansing, MI. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.
