2025 Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/ Run

EVENT: Van Meter 5k Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk

Race starts at:

5k run starts at 1pm on 12.6.2026.   

1 mile run will start within 3 minutes after the 5k run start time.

Each registered runner/walker will receive a finisher medal.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Male and Female 13 years and older of the 5k race will receive a placement medal and raffle tickets and Sips tickets.  (coffee)

1st, 2nd and 3rd place.  Male and Female 12 and under of the 1 Mile run will receive a Ugly Sweater placement medal, more raffle tickets to win prizes.

Distance: 5K or 1M

Route: Start:   See map

Type: LIVE 

Packet Pick Up

Sunday: December 6th 12.30- 12.45 pm

Timing: Timed Clock for visual

Location: Van Meter, IA 50261

             After party -  Stay Downtown for the all the Evening Festivities which includes Sips and Snacks and Merry and Bright Night which starts The Holidays are Sweeter Van Meter Festival. Grab that Ugly Sweeter "Good Ol Aunt Bertha" Gave you as a Christmas Gift and get registered. Go to www.vanmeterlife.com for the full days line up.