🎄✨ Ugly Sweater & Elf Dash – Christmas Eve 5K Run/Walk ✨🎄
Join us for the 8th Annual Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater & Elf Dash 5K Run/Walk at Bradley Lake Park in Puyallup, WA—the most festive Christmas Eve run/walk in Pierce County! Kick off your holiday with a bang at this fun, family-friendly tradition set in Puyallup, a true Hallmark community.
Break out your ugliest sweater, dress as your favorite holiday elf, and soak in the Christmas cheer. With holiday inflatables, Santa’s house, and the much-anticipated arrival of Jolly Ol’ St. Nick, this event has become a can’t-miss tradition for families year after year. Whether you’re running, walking, or simply enjoying the magic of Christmas Eve, this event is all about joy, community, and holiday spirit.
🎁 Event highlights:
👕 Swag note:
Long-sleeve shirts are available for purchase for $25 through December 5th—don’t wait! 2XL and 3XL add $5.
Elf Dash shirts are available for purchase for $20 through December 5th. Youth sizes Small - XL.
Registration includes:
- 5K Run/Walk: Event bib, finisher medal, and after-race goodies
- Elf Dash: Event bib, goodie bag and commemorative Elf Dash button
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Children under the age of 16 must participate in the 5K with a parent or guardian.
Again this year, we’re asking registrants to participate in the 24 Days of Giving! The campaign starts on December 1st. Grab one shelf-stable item for the Skoolie Foundation to help fill Boxes of Hope (food boxes).
Make memories, start a tradition, and celebrate Christmas Eve the best way possible—running (or walking) into the holidays together! 🎅🎄
Dec 24, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:45
$15.00
Dec 24, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Puyallup.
Learn more about the host city, Puyallup.
Puyallup is a suburban community of 42,000 people (2022) in the south Puget Sound region of Washington state. Puyallup is home to the Washington State Fair, the state's largest fair.
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