Ugly Sweater Run

Crap run and phony fun. Just a big money maker for someone. GPS watch and friends phone said was just over 2 miles. packet came with coupons to get 20% off if you buy $ 100 bucks of anything. No finisher medal for pricy event. Just cheap that made us all sweat. The only good thing about this was… the friends that came but now I’d rather do something more fun. Maybe they didn’t have a finisher medal because they knew the route was real short. There are other runs that cost same and you will receive full 3K and medal.

The Ugly Sweater Run is probably my favorite 5k of all time because you get a free Sam Adam’s beer at the end of the run and because I love a run with holiday spirit. I ran in the 2014 Ugly Sweater Run and also participated in the 2013 and 2012 runs. For the first time, the 2014 Ugly Sweater Run was held at Sunset Park instead of its usual location in Downtown Fremont. Not a fan of the location move but it seems like most 5ks are now shifting away from Fremont. Regardless, I still had a blast at the Ugly Sweater Run and there are some perks about Sunset Park (like free parking).
I loved seeing everyone’s themed running outfits — that’s part of the fun! The course followed the trails in Sunset Park and surprisingly enough, accommodated the large amount of runners and walkers participating. Finishers were greeted to a water and hot chocolate stand, and those 21+ gained access to a cordoned off area where the beer was being served.
The only downside to the Ugly Sweater Run is that you don’t get a t-​shirt. All in all, the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to this unique race. Unilocal made a special appearance at the race with Nate M. handing out goodie bags upon check-​in. I hope Unilocal returns for the 2015 Ugly Sweater Run!
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I hope to do this run next year too. I had a blast, if you have a chance make sure you sign up for it.

Great time was had! Fun and exciting. Getting fit is always easier when its fun at the same time! Take friends and dress the part for an outstanding event! Well organized and very reputable company with energetic employees to keep the good energy up!

Great time. First race, well managed, fun. Loved the photographer throughout the race and seeing the photos later. Sunset park was a nice run. I mi ig h to start running their more often.

A very family friendly, but severely ugly event.
For full disclosure, I did not run in the event, I didn’t even walk or stroll. I was merely a spectator who enjoys people watching and the great outdoors of Sunset Park, Ha!
This was a fun event, but nothing really got started until 10:30am. With the race starting at 11am people just mostly were meandering around, sipping coffee from Grouchy John’s, sampling grilled cheese sandwiches from the StripChezze food truck, and playing cornhole to pass the time. I guess the one question/​complaint I heard from people is, «where’s the starting line?», I had been there since 8am and hadn’t noticed the starting line myself, then again I wasn’t running, so it didn’t affect me a much as other people.
Last year this event was held in downtown Las Vegas on Fremont street, this year Sunset Park was it’s destination and the crowd seemed to enjoy this, mostly because of the ample parking and more «outdoorsy» vibe.
I’ll be here next year to pass out more, «Cold Weather Kits», ( Unilocal life gloves, Unilocalstick, and Unilocal bottle openers), if you didn’t get to attend this year, definitely worth a try next year. At least to hang in the beer garden and take funny pictures.

As part of the Unilocal Helps Week, I volunteered at the Ugly Sweater Run and I was very impressed with how much fun everyone was having. It is a run but it’s not timed. It starts at 11, not the 8 or 9 start times that some people are accustomed to. Some people ran, but most simply walked the 5K having lots of laughs as they went along.
I was impressed at how well everything came off and it was a fun event. I think I’ll volunteer again next year and then walk the 5K. Anyone have an ugly sweater they want to get rid of?

This event was super fun! Having done multiple 5k’s downtown it was nice to see a slightly different race path and the starting and finish lines were not right on Fremont for a change. The 2013 run didn’t have the turnout I would expect, probably only about 1,000 people, but it was still a great event for an ever better cause — Toys for Tots. Also this race didn’t start until 11 am which made for a relaxing morning.
I was able to snag discount tickets through Unilocal,got extra money off for joining a team ( Unilocal again), and then their website offered another $ 10 off for posting my registration to Facebook. BARGAIN! we picked up some ugly sweaters off of eBay and we were set!
Early packet pickup was easy, only few miles from our house at Sports Authority. We got temporary tattoo mustaches and super cute Ugly Sweater Run beanies! Every racer got 2 free Sam Adams beers or Hard Apple Cider at the race finish. There were prizes for the best sweater, the ugliest sweater and the best mustache. There were tons of photo ops: banners with fireplaces, Sam Adams cardboard cut outs, inflatable Santa and trees and even an inflatable snow globe you could climb inside. With food trucks on site, they really went out of their way to make this small event a real party!
I can’t wait to do this race again next year.

I decided to do the Ugly Sweater Run with a friend after seeing it on
for $ 15. This was a killer deal, because everyone that entered received 2 free drinks (as well as a cheap Santa hat that didn’t fit, a mustache and a glass). And while it was an ok way yo spend an hour or so downtown, I really doubt I’d do it again.
I was one of the few people that wore an ugly sweater that was not Christmassy at all. I was disappointed to see numerous people dressed in cute festive gear, rather then an ugly sweater! All of the adorable dogs dressed up were super cute though.
The actual run was very laid back, almost too laid back if you really had any interest in running. Despite being told when we registered that walkers should stay to the right, so runners could pass on the left, there were numerous people walking (and even pushing strollers) in the path of the runners. For those that didn’t want to do the entire 5k, it was easy to cut the course and end early.
The finish line party area was pretty cool, though I definitely could have done without the fake ‘snow’ that was blasted at me as I crossed the finish line. The beer lines were crazy long but we were able to get free hot chocolate to sip while waiting. I enjoyed watching the costume contest… but overall, I doubt this is an event I’d do again unless there was another special deal on it via
or groupon.

Found a Living Social deal for the Ugly Sweater Run for only $ 15. Plus the run gave us a santa hat, a mustache, a beer glass and a deal at the Sports Authority.
What I really liked was that the run started at 11am, not the conventional 8am call time. Everyone dressed up so nicely and festive. Red and green everywhere. I wasn’t a huge fan of the course though. I think U turns slow me down. We did two.
Then end was super nice. An open area with beer, hot chocolate and drunk people. Good times! Definitely doing this again next year!