UGLY SWEATER RUN

Presented by Hunter Subaru

A Delightful Blend of Festive Fitness and Holiday Fun

DECEMBER 6, 2025

The Ugly Sweater Run is excited to announce its new race location at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC!
Throw on your ugliest sweater, lace up your running shoes, and join us for the 5th annual Ugly Sweater Run presented by Hunter Subaru! This year’s event features a scenic, mostly flat course running through the beautiful greenways, around the Brevard Sports Complex, and the charming streets of Brevard. With less than 100 feet of elevation gain on the 5k loop, and a double loop for the 10k, it promises to be fun for participants and spectators alike. The all-paved surfaces make it perfect for families, pets and stroller friendly and anyone eager to wear their most festive ugly sweater. Plus, it’s easy to get onto the course to cheer on your favorite runner. Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and holiday spirit!

Permit pending government approvals | Race date & course subject to change

why you'll love this race:

A long sleeve dri-fit shirt, available in unisex and women's sizes (Free until 11/3 or $25 if registering after)
A commemorative finisher ornament when you cross the finish line
Redeem the ticket on your race bib for a FREE BEER
A free Hunter Subaru Goody Bag
Prizes for the most creative and festive attire
Awards for overall and top finishers in each age group
A scenic course perfect for families and spectators
Professional chip-timing for accurate results published live to the web
A fun post-race party at Oskar Blues Brewery

What our runners are saying...

"The run from the Riviter was a gorgeous, scenic route. Race staff were encouraging and friendly, as was nearly every race participant."

"I was encouraged, high-fived, and pushed harder by total strangers. It was a great race and I will be back next year!"

"One of my favorite iDaph events! I loved seeing the holiday cheer in the costumes that everyone wore. Everyone truly embraced the theme of the race, and it made it such a fun experience!"

"Really fun way to kick off Holiday season and stay motivated to run during the winter. Everyone looked like they were having fun. So many great outfits!"

"Love the finisher medal and the whole Holiday Hustle idea - it's motivating!"

"I really liked the terrain change of the race by running through the research area. I think that it gave a great change of scenery."

The Course

This year's new location features a scenic, mostly flat course running through the beautiful greenways, around the Brevard Sports Complex, and the charming streets of Brevard. With less than 100 feet of elevation gain on the 5k loop, and a double loop for the 10k, it promises to be fun for participants and spectators alike. The all-paved surfaces make it perfect for families, pet and stroller friendly and anyone eager to wear their most festive ugly sweater. It's also perfect for spectators to find the perfect location to cheer on your favorite runner.

While these roads experience very light traffic, we do recommend that participants under 14 stay with a parent or guardian.

10K | 6.2 Miles

Start Time
8:30AM

Course Cutoff
10:00 AM

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5K | 3.1 Miles

Start Time
8:30AM

Course Cutoff
10:00 AM

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Join us for the Ugly Sweater Races and compete in the School Spirit Showdown for a chance to win $1,000 for your school!

How to Participate:

Gather at least 10 participants (students, teachers, parents, friends)
Sign up online + add your school name during registration
The school with the most participants wins $1,000!
Run or walk in your ugliest sweater on December 7th!

Remember: Every participant that adds your school's name during registration counts towards your school’s total! Questions? Email support@idaph.net.

Complete the Series!

Keep your fitness goals on track this holiday season with our Holiday Hustle Series! This trio of races is the perfect way to stay active during a time when fitness often takes a back seat.

South Asheville Turkey Trot | Nov 27
Ugly Sweater Run | Dec 6
New Year’s Resolution Run | Jan 1

Traveling this holiday season? You can still participate virtually!

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OUR PRESENTING PARTNER

This event would not be possible without the generous support of Hunter Subaru. Since 1940, the Hunter Automotive Group has been a locally owned and operated business in Western North Carolina. It is their mission to improve the quality of life for their employees, customers, and the surrounding community. We are grateful for their participation and admire the uplifting attitude they bring to our event.

Our Community Partners

All signature iDaph events partner with local organizations to help advance their mission. Supporting these causes strengthens our community bonds by addressing the unique challenges and needs within our area. It ensures that resources are allocated where they can have the most direct and tangible impact, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment among residents.

After serving the residential building community since 1966, the Asheville Home Builders Association merged with the Henderson Transylvania Home Builders Association in 2021 to form BABRM, which is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and the North Carolina Home Builders Association.

With more than 1,200 members, BABRM is one of the largest home builders associations in North Carolina and the 13th largest in the country.

OUR WORK: BABRM connects members through monthly networking and educational events, promotes professional development, hosts community outreach events, advocates on behalf of members, and much more. The BABRM produces and manages numerous community resource events throughout the year including the annual Parade of Homes.

MISSION: As a professional trade organization, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains promotes excellence within the building industry and provides an educated voice to advocate for members.

It is the mission, duty and purpose of iDream Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities for Western North Carolina youth and adults who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses and/or equipment to train for and/or participate in our WNC sporting events. This tax-exempt non-profit provides needs-based scholarships. The amounts to be gifted are determined on a case-by-case basis through a criteria-selection process.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Spend the Weekend

An Authentic Mountain Destination

If you're not from here, you're going to love visiting here. Experience the thrill of running or cycling amidst the breathtaking beauty of Western North Carolina, where the rugged mountains and pristine landscapes set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. We invite you to make our event your ultimate destination race. Our Visitor’s Guide features lodging options, airport info, and the inside scoop on what to see and do while you’re here.

View our Visitor's Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

All event details can be found on our registration page. Simply click "register" on this page and you will be taken to Race Roster, our registration partner.

Once you register, we will remind you about important details prior to the race. We send an email and text message the week before the event. It will contain a link to our interactive event guide that has everything you need to know in one place.

If you have a question and can't find the answer, we are here to help! Send us a message or email us at support@idaph.net.

Stroller friendly? No problem! This event is stroller friendly, but we do ask that if you’re not in it to win it, please start towards the back of the pack for the safety of all the participants. However, if you’re a competitive parent-child duo, and plan to be out front the entire race to win overall, feel free to start up front and show us what you’ve got!

Dogs allowed? Furry friends are family too, and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to participate.

Did you register to participate in person but can’t make it on race day? You don’t have to miss out! You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. In the virtual event, you’ll run anywhere you like, post your results, and have your swag mailed to you after the event.

TRANSFERS: All participants can transfer into the virtual version of their event up until the start of the event. Send a message to support@idaph.net to request the transfer. There will be no refunds for the price difference between events. Transfers that occur within seven days of the event will cost $10.

Transfers between participants are prohibited. Participants who run with another runner's bib will be automatically disqualified and bandits will be banned from future iDaph events.

REFUNDS: We have a small, but mighty team that is working on all the details to produce this event safely for you and everyone in our community in attendance. We are incurring the expenses for production well before the day of the event, and we will not be able to provide a refund to you should you want to cancel your registration, or if the event itself has to be canceled due to a change in the status of the pandemic, weather, an act of god, or other unforeseen circumstance.

CANCELLATION: In the event of an unforeseen circumstance, such as an emergency, an act of god, not receiving approval of final event permits or a change in public health guidelines that results in the inability to have an in-person event, we reserve the right to cancel the event and automatically convert all in-person registrations to the virtual option. Should this occur, your swag will be mailed to you free of charge.

DEFERRALS: We do not allow deferrals from race to race. If you're unable to make it on race day, you may switch to the virtual option.