Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk

Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk lands on December 19, 2026, in Conestee, South Carolina, with the 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 10:00 a.m. Runners and walkers pull on their loudest holiday sweaters and head out through a nature preserve on grassy paths, with a chance of spotting wildlife along the way. A sweater contest with cash prizes is judged on creativity and holiday theme, and every age and style is welcome. Spectators are invited to join in and vote for their favorites, and a post-race party with music and refreshments closes the morning.

Grass underfoot means slightly slower times than a road 5K, so run by effort rather than by watch. Trail shoes are not required, but a pair with some grip helps. The distance is short enough that a few weeks of regular running will get you around comfortably, and if you want to race it, add one session of short, fast repeats each week and keep everything else easy.