2025 Van Meter Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/ Run

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

Race starts at:

5k run/walk in person registration will begin at 12.30.

5 k will 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 an Ugly Sweater Beanie hat.

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 for Sips and Snacks raffle drawing.

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 raffle prizes.

Distance: 5K or 1M

Route: Start:   See map

Type: LIVE 

Packet Pick Up

Saturday 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.