Ugly sweaters, festive miles, and holiday fun—be part of the 7th annual Ugly Sweater Run presented by Hunter Subaru!
The Ugly Sweater Run is back at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC! Enjoy a scenic, mostly flat course along Brevard’s greenways, around the Sports Complex, and through charming neighborhood streets.
The 5K features under 100 feet of elevation gain, with a double loop for the 10K—perfect for runners, walkers, families, strollers, and even pets in their holiday best. With all-paved surfaces and easy spectator access, it’s a great way to soak up the festive fun. Join us for holiday cheer, fitness, and a community celebration!
New & Noteworthy for 2026
New! Official Ugly Sweater Commemorative Finisher Medal
Youth pricing available: $25 early/$30 late
Discounted pricing for kids 12 and under!
We love seeing families get active together! All participants ages 12 and under can register for just $25 through November 29th. After that time, the price increases to $30 until race day. (No code needed—the discount is automatically applied at checkout!)
EVENT SWAG
Register before November 1st at midnight and get a FREE dri-fit shirt, available in unisex and women's options, with your registration!
NEW THIS YEAR: All participants will receive a finisher medal!
Run Ugly. Finish Merry. 🎄🏃
5k SWAG
Celebrate the season in style with the official Ugly Sweater Run 5K race shirt! This festive red CRAFT performance tee, available in unisex and women's size options, is included free with your 5K registration when you register by the November 1st deadline. It's lightweight, moisture-wicking, and perfect for race day and all your holiday runs! Beginning November 2nd, shirts will be available for purchase in limited quantities and sizes for $25.
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10k SWAG
Take your holiday miles to the next level with the official Ugly Sweater Run 10K race shirt! This festive long-sleeve performance shirt features an all-over ugly sweater-inspired design with the bold "Run Ugly. Finish Merry." graphic and race name down the sleeve. It's included free with your 10K registration when you register by the November 1st deadline, ensuring you stay comfortable and festive from start to finish! Beginning November 2nd, long sleeve shirts will be available for purchase in limited quantities and sizes for $30.
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RETURNING THIS YEAR: Redeem the ticket on your race bib for a FREE BEER at Oskar Blues Brewery, after you race!
Packet Pickup
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, December 5th | 7:30am - 9:00am
- Oskar Blues Brewery (342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard, NC 28712)
Pickup will end promptly at 9:00am.
Children 14 and under: please run with an adult!
This is a family friendly event, but it also takes place on roads that are open to traffic. We'll have road signs, course marshals, and police officers on the course, but all runners under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
Sweater Squad Showdown!
Rally Your Crew for a Cause!
Got an ugly sweater and a group that loves doing good (and having fun)? You’re in! Whether you’re repping a local school, favorite charity, or even your local run club — the Sweater Squad Showdown is your chance to turn festive fun into $1,000 for your organization.
Here’s how it works:
🙋 Round up 10+ people — think coworkers, classmates, gym buddies, church friends, neighbors, etc.
✅ Register online + make sure everyone enters your group name when signing up
💰 The group with the most participants wins $1,000 to donate to the organization of your choice
NOTE: In the event of a tie between organizations, the winner will be determined by a random drawing. Each tied organization will have its name placed into a hat, and one name will be selected as the official $1,000 winner.
👟 Join us on December 5th and walk or run in your most wonderfully hideous sweater
Every person who adds your group name during registration counts — so spread the word, bring the energy, and let’s make this the most epic ugly sweater gathering around.
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This race is part of the Holiday Hustle presented by Hunter Subaru!
Get ready to sleigh the holidays with us again this year as we bring back the most popular running series, the Holiday Hustle presented by Hunter Subaru!
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Participants can join us either in-person or virtually (or a combo of both) for these three races:
- South Asheville Turkey Trot (Nov 26)
- Ugly Sweater Run (Dec 5)
- New Year’s Resolution Run (Jan 1)
And receive a Holiday Hustle BONUS medal on New Year's Day! To enter the Holiday Hustle series, just sign up for each of the three events listed above and you will be automatically added. There's no better way to get through the holidays than crushing goals and winning extra swag!
✨ One Medal. Three Holiday Themes. Endless Festive Fun! ✨
Celebrate your accomplishment with a medal that's as festive as the season! This year's Holiday Hustle medal features a spinning centerpiece that rotates to reveal all three holiday race themes. It's a fun, interactive keepsake that captures the spirit of every holiday celebration in one unforgettable medal! 🦃🎄🥂
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Sign up for all three events at the same time through the Holiday Hustle Series page, opening July 23rd!
Stay connected by joining the Holiday Hustle Facebook Group HERE!
| South Asheville Turkey Trot - iDaph Events The South Asheville Turkey Trot 5K presented by Hunter Subaru is on November 26 - Thanksgiving Day in Biltmore Park Town Square, South Asheville, NC. |  |
| Ugly Sweater Run - iDaph Events Join us for the 7th Annual Ugly Sweater Run 5K & 10K presented by Hunter Subaru, Saturday, December 5th, at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC! |  |
| Resolution Run Asheville - iDaph Events Start your New Year on the right foot! Join us in downtown Asheville, NC for the 13th Annual New Year's Resolution Run 5K & 10K presented by Hunter Subaru on New Year's Day. |  |
We've got coffee!
Perk Up will be onsite serving coffee, protein shakes and smoothies, and specialty drinks!
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Did you register to participate in person but can't make it on race day? You have options!
We understand that plans can change! If you're unable to participate in your registered event, we offer several options to help, including switching to the virtual event, deferring your entry, or requesting a change in race distance. These options provide flexibility while helping offset the administrative time and costs associated with registration changes.
#1 VIRTUAL EVENT: You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. The virtual event gives you the flexibility to train and race from wherever you call home, on your schedule. Plus, you still get the awesome race swag! Complete your race at a time and place that works best for you—whether that's your neighborhood streets, favorite trail, or a destination run. Submit your results online and celebrate your accomplishment with runners from across the country. Virtual swag will be shipped after the event. Email support@idaph.net to request the transfer.
NOTE: Transfers to the virtual event within two weeks prior to the event will incur a $12 charge to cover packaging and shipping.
#2 DEFERRAL: If you're unable to participate, you may request a deferral up to 15 days before race day. Requests received after this deadline cannot be accommodated.
Deferral Fees
Half Marathon & Marathon: $25
5K, 8K & 10K: $15
To request a deferral, simply purchase the Deferral option from the Race Store on the registration platform.
Once your request is processed, you'll receive a digital iDaph Events gift card equal to your registration fee (less processing and service fees.) The gift card may be used to register for any iDaph-owned Signature Event or given to a friend or family member for use toward their registration. Gift Cards are not redeemable for client/partner events.
Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option are not eligible for a deferral once their race packet has been shipped. Packets are typically packed for shipment three weeks prior to race day.
Any eligible additional products or add-ons purchased with your registration will be refunded when your transfer or deferral is processed.
#3 RACE DISTANCE CHANGE: You may switch from one distance to another within the same event. There will be no refunds for any price difference when dropping down. When moving up, you will be required to pay the price difference before the transfer is made. Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option and had their race bibs mailed in advance will be required to attend packet pickup to swap their bib. Email support@idaph.net to request the change in distance.
TRANSFERS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS: Transfers between participants are prohibited. Running with another participant's bib creates serious safety and timing issues. Emergency responders and race officials rely on the registration information associated with each bib, including emergency contacts and medical information. If someone is wearing another person's bib, medical care could be delayed or based on incorrect information, and the wrong emergency contact could be notified.
Bib swapping also compromises the integrity of race results and awards. If the registered participant and the person wearing the bib are different ages or genders, overall and age group results can be incorrect, affecting multiple participants.
Participants found running with another person's bib will be automatically disqualified. Individuals participating without registering ("bandits") or wearing another participant's bib will be banned from future iDaph Events.
We suggest that if you want to ‘give’ your entry to a friend/family member that you use the ‘DEFERRAL’ option. You will receive an iDaph Gift card and you can gift this to your friend or family member to get signed up.
REFUNDS: Our team begins planning and investing in your race experience months before race day. Expenses such as permits, insurance, medals, shirts, timing, supplies, and staffing are incurred well in advance of the event. For this reason, all registrations are non-refundable.
In the event the race is canceled, postponed, modified, or impacted by severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, or other circumstances beyond our control, refunds will not be issued.
We understand that plans can change and injuries happen. While refunds are not available, participants have options such as moving to a different race distance, switching to the virtual event, or deferring their registration in accordance with the event's registration policies and deadlines.
CANCELLATION & EVENT MODIFICATION: The safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators, and community is our highest priority. If circumstances beyond our control—including, but not limited to, severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, emergency situations, course conditions, or the inability to obtain or maintain required permits—affect the event, iDaph Events reserves the right to modify, delay, shorten, postpone, cancel, or convert the event to a virtual experience.
Should the event be converted to a virtual event, all in-person registrations will automatically be transferred to the virtual option, and participant swag will be mailed at no additional charge.
Event schedule
- Sat, December 5, 2026 7:30 AM - Packet Pickup: 7:30am - 9am at Oskar Blues Brewery
- Sat, December 5, 2026 9:30 AM - 5k & 10k Races Start
- Sat, December 5, 2026 10:45 AM - 5K Award Ceremony
- Sat, December 5, 2026 11:00 AM - Course Cutoff
- Sat, December 5, 2026 11:00 AM - 10K Award Ceremony
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
(in-person) 5k Run Opening soon
Registration opens in 8 days 17 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free short sleeve dri-fit shirt (until deadline), complimentary race photos, complimentary beer (21+) and goody bag!
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$45.00
EARLY REGISTRATION
Jul 23 – Sep 6 -
$47.69
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Sep 7 – Oct 18 -
$50.38
LATE REGISTRATION
Oct 19 – Nov 29 -
$55.75
RACE WEEK REGISTRATION
Nov 30 – Dec 5
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(in-person) 10k Run Opening soon
Registration opens in 8 days 17 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free long sleeve dri-fit shirt (until deadline), complimentary race photos, complimentary beer (21+) and goody bag!
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$55.75
EARLY REGISTRATION
Jul 23 – Sep 6 -
$61.13
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Sep 7 – Oct 18 -
$66.50
LATE REGISTRATION
Oct 19 – Nov 29 -
$71.88
RACE WEEK REGISTRATION
Nov 30 – Dec 5
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Virtual 5k Opening soon
Registration opens in 8 days 17 hours-
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON) - Includes finisher medal and free short sleeve dri-fit shirt (until deadline)
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$45.00
EARLY REGISTRATION
Jul 23 – Sep 6 -
$47.69
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Sep 7 – Oct 18 -
$50.38
LATE REGISTRATION
Oct 19 – Nov 29 -
$55.75
RACE WEEK REGISTRATION
Nov 30 – Dec 5
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Virtual 10k Opening soon
Registration opens in 8 days 17 hours-
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON) - Includes finisher medal and free long sleeve dri-fit shirt (until deadline)
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$55.75
EARLY REGISTRATION
Jul 23 – Sep 6 -
$61.13
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Sep 7 – Oct 18 -
$66.50
LATE REGISTRATION
Oct 19 – Nov 29 -
$71.88
RACE WEEK REGISTRATION
Nov 30 – Dec 5
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Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
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