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The Ugly Sweater Race is a holiday-season 5K that takes over Little Rock's Two Rivers Park on a December Saturday, with a shorter Lil Elf Dash running alongside it for the youngest participants. Runners are invited to dig out their ugliest holiday sweater and celebrate the season with a healthy dose of physical fitness. The event is part of the Run Local Race Series, and the morning is built around fun, dressing up and community rather than fast times.
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Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two River Park Road, Little Rock, AR
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The event takes place at Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two River Park Road in Little Rock, Arkansas. The park sits in the western part of the city and is easy to reach by car from the I-430 and Chenal Parkway corridors.
Race day is Saturday 19 December 2026. It is a single-day event, with the 5K and the Lil Elf Dash run on the same morning.
Wearing a festive sweater is the spirit of the day and most runners turn up in one, but it is not a race requirement. Come dressed for a December morning run and add as much holiday cheer as you like.
The Lil Elf Dash is a short children's run held alongside the main 5K. It is designed for younger runners and families, with a much shorter distance than the 5K. Check the event website for the exact age groups and dash distance.
Yes. The Ugly Sweater Race is part of the Run Local Race Series, a set of community races in the Little Rock area. Details of the other races in the series are listed on the event website.
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Expected December 2027
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