FAQ’s:

   OMG! I don’t have an ugly Christmas sweater and I can’t seem to find one. What do I do?!

Ugly Christmas sweaters do seem to becoming more and more rare these days. And with this race coming up, they are going to become more coveted each year. I suggest you go to a local thrift shop or the Salvation Army, and decorate it yourself. Have an “Ugly Christmas Sweater Making Party” that only the cool people get invited to. Be creative, and have fun!

Get inspired! Look for ideas.
  
I don’t celebrate Christmas. Can I still participate in this run?

Of course you can! People and ugly sweaters representing all faith (or no faith) backgrounds are welcome!
  
Can my pet participate?

I’m sure your pet would look lovely in an ugly Christmas Sweater, (mine does) but unfortunately for safety reasons there are no pets allowed. 
  
Are baby joggers, bikes, or wagons allowed on the course? Due to liability reasons, no baby joggers, bikes, strollers, or wagons are allowed on the race course. However, we do allow the use of devices with individuals with CP or other neuromuscular diseases. If you have any questions please contact the Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs at 719-638-0808.

Are there awards?  Yes! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards to top three male and female 5km runners. Special individual awards will go out to those participants sporting particularly ugly sweaters, to be given after the race. 

Is there chip timing, jet fly-overs, marching bands, professionally certified distances measured by laser guided GPS satellites orbiting the Earth? No. The focus is on fashion! 
 

What kind of person would put on such an unusual event?  A very socially maladjusted nutcase, given to delusions of grandeur.  For more information, and more race updates, go to:   uglychristmassweaterrun.blogspot.com
 

Additional Information: If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Anita Fromm at 719-464-4153 or sweaterrun@yahoo.com, as well as the Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs at 719-638-0808.