Event Description

This is the 4th annual Ugly Sweater Run! Runners start their holiday adventure at the beautiful Arcata Marsh and choose between a 1-mile fun run and a 5k, all while wearing their most festive (ugly) holiday sweater! Proceeds for this super fun event go to Humboldt Educare Preschool, Humboldt's only non-profit preschool for almost 40 years. Run Ugly Have Fun!

Event details and schedule

Early pick up can be made Dec. 13th on the Arcata Plaza at the annual Season of Wnder & Light in the evening. There will be an opportunity to get your craft on and decorate sweaters for the run.

You can pick up your race number and any additional merchandise on the Arcata Marsh on race day beginning at 9am on December 15th.

All runners will begin together at 10am. Runners are encouraged to carpool, bike or walk to the start of the race at the end of South I Street. Weather in December is unpredictable, but wear your ugliest holiday sweater, rain or shine!