- This event has passed.
Winter Wonderland Walk/Run 5K
November 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The 4th annual Winter Wonderland Walk/Run 5K (previously the Ugly Sweater Run) will be held on November 30th at Fayette County Park on the first night of the 2019 Winter Wonderland Light Display. This exclusive night will be foot traffic only and the park will close at 8:30 pm.
Families of all ages, co-workers, and folks ready for some winter cheer can join this event for $10 per person, ages 12 and under are free. Every participant will receive a winter ornament and be invited to participate in the Ugly Sweater Contest.
The park gate will open at 5 pm and close at 8:30 pm. Participants can expect to pay $10 a person at the gate (12 years and under are free). Everyone entering the park is considered a participant. This entry fee gives you access to the exclusive first night of the Winter Wonderland Light Display, a participant ornament, access to the holiday dinner hall, and a timing clock will be provided for those wishing to record their walk/run times. This event is not professionally timed.
The walk/run event will begin line up at 5:50 pm with a group photo. Participants have until 7 pm to complete their 5K distance, or any distance goal you may have. Sometimes 1 mile is a great goal for someone!
Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. There will be no vehicles on the park road from 6 pm-7 pm. If you finish early, please wait until 7 pm before moving your vehicle. This is a pet free park. No dogs, please.
The Ugly Sweater Contest will begin at 7:15 pm in the dining hall with line up for appointed judges to classify winners. Categories will be announced soon. Hot chocolate will be for sale in the dining hall along with decorations for family selfies.
