Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls | Olmsted Falls, OH, United States

About the Event

The Ugly Sweater Run is a fun and spirited holiday race for all ages and abilities—where ugly sweaters meet beautiful people! Join Run The Land on Sunday, December 27th, for a cheerful 5K supporting the Christians in Action food pantry and helping local families in need this holiday season. New in 2026- team pricing discount because the more the merrier!

Run, walk, or carol through the streets of Olmsted Falls. Start and finish will be at the Olmsted Community Center and hosted by Run The Land.

Come dressed in your most outrageous, sparkly, or downright hilarious ugly sweater! Every participant will also receive their own custom ugly sweater, making this race a perfect way to keep the holiday spirit going with style, laughter, and community fun.

Packet Pick Up and Event Address

Olmsted Community Center
8170 Mapleway Dr, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Pick Up will be inside the community center.

Participant Perks

Ugly Sweater long sleeve shirt perfect for the holidays!
Chip Timed Runner Bib
Hot Cocoa
Create-Your-Own Ugly Sweater Cookie Station
Post race snacks
Photo op and a festive run!

Proceeds will benefit the Christians in Action food pantry that services Olmsted Falls.

Age Groups and Awards

Top 3 Male Female and 10 year Age Groups

Event Timeline

Packet Pick-Up: 7:00am
5K Start: 8:30am
Kids Run: 10:00am
Bring your holiday cheer, your friends and family, and help us make a difference this season.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Christians in Action food pantry will also accept food/goods donations (please check expiration dates)

MOST NEEDED ITEMS
BELOW IS A LIST OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE MOST NEEDED:

SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND NOODLES
CANNED BEEF STEW OR CHILI
CANNED TUNA, SALMON OR CHICKEN
BOXED DINNERS SUCH AS HAMBURGER HELPER
MACARONI & CHEESE
CANNED VEGETABLES, FRUIT OR SOUPS
APPLESAUCE
BROWNIE MIXES / CAKE MIXES
CANNED TOMATOES OR TOMATO SAUCE
CANNED POTATOES
BREAKFAST CEREAL
PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY
SNACK FOODS (CRACKERS, COOKIES, ETC)
TOILET PAPER
TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, BAR SOAP

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Dec 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$30.00

The Little Elves Dash

Dec 27, 2026

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Distance — 0.25 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$0.00

Virtual Run/Walk

Dec 27, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Olmsted Falls.

thermostat Temperature

-1.8° / 4.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

-7.1° / 0.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.5 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:45

nightlight Sunset

18:00

About Olmsted Falls

Learn more about the host city, Olmsted Falls.

Olmsted Falls is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,582 at the 2020 census. A southwestern suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. The city's main business district is located at the corners of Bagley and Columbia Roads and contains the Grand Pacific Junction, a historic district.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kurt Brinker	M	46	Saint Clair, MI	18:15.87
🥈	Jonathan Zappala	M	36	Lakewood, OH	18:32.13
🥉	Sandi Nypaver	F	37	Poncha Springs, CO	19:52.24
4	Jeff Swislocki	M	41	Olmsted Falls, OH	20:33.11
5	Michelle Brinker	F	39	Saint Clair, MI	21:17.18
6	Declan Hannon	M	15	Olmsted Falls, OH	21:38.6
7	Jason Puehler	M	34	Wadsworth, OH	22:19.54
8	Jacob Howard	M	23	Columbus, OH	22:24.85
9	Ryan Whitney	M	28	Hilliard, OH	22:26.61
10	Ethan Gross	M	31	Newton Falls, OH	22:29.71
11	Nicholas Danczak	M	16	Avon Lake, OH	22:51.23
12	Donald Liddy	M	36	North Ridgeville, OH	23:00.02
13	Melissa Alex	F	47	Louisville, OH	23:09.48
14	Victor Lungaro	M	33	Wadsworth, OH	23:14.15
15	Trevor Kershevich	M	67	Cleveland, OH	23:28.93
16	Isaiah Dawson	M	21	Rittman, OH	23:34.3
17	Quinton Dawson	M	18	Rittman, OH	23:36.2
18	Candace Swaisgood	F	37	—	23:44.35
19	Jonathan Hicks	M	40	Brunswick, OH	23:50.91
20	James Brown	M	21	Canton, OH	23:59.02
21	S. Hannon	M	11	Olmsted Falls, OH	24:14.34
22	Jeremy Long	M	40	Akron, OH	24:21.84
23	C. Iafigliola	M	12	Olmsted Falls, OH	25:21.26
24	G. Iafigliola	F	10	Olmsted Falls, OH	25:35.63
25	Curt Bachus	M	60	Akron, OH	25:37.42
26	Jason Conley	M	25	Lakewood, OH	25:38.42
27	Michelle Niemira	F	42	Olmsted Falls, OH	25:38.77
28	Cooper Pettit	M	16	Olmsted Falls, OH	25:47.4
29	Randy Turk	M	66	AVON LAKE, OH	25:47.49
30	Sarah Riczo	F	39	Arlington, VA	25:55.31
31	Xavier Lazar	M	15	Westlake, OH	25:58.11
32	Jeanie Edgington	F	24	Columbus, OH	26:01.73
33	Aubrey Christ	F	52	Cleveland, OH	26:17.04
34	Neil Dostal	M	64	—	26:20.37
35	Mason Worcester	M	20	Lorain, OH	26:23.51
36	Laz Jakab	M	63	Columbia Station, OH	26:43.37
37	Ryan Gratzer	M	38	New York, NY	26:44.42
38	Madison Russell	F	22	North Ridgeville, OH	26:52.26
39	Desmond Lazar	M	14	Westlake, OH	26:54.29
40	Martin Christ	M	53	Fairview Park, OH	26:56.78
41	Kevin Landis	M	58	Avon, OH	27:19.05
42	Sarah Keller	F	45	Beachwood, OH	27:31.91
43	Nate Slezak	M	33	Cleveland, OH	27:32.31
44	Bill Wendling	M	26	Sioux Falls, SD	27:52.41
45	Catherine Whitney	F	27	Hilliard, OH	28:08.29
46	Bill Robb	M	63	Amherst, OH	28:12.85
47	Amber Smith	F	37	Macedonia, OH	28:31.43
48	Katie McMillan	F	34	Avon Lake, OH	28:36.74
49	Douglas Kilgore	M	37	Rittman, OH	29:10.02
50	Hannah Barkhurst	F	35	Elyria, OH	29:37.3