Sweaty Sweater Benton City 5k

Oh What Fun It Is to Run!

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Secord Strength | 511 9th Street, Benton City, WA

Dust off those ugly Christmas sweaters, grab your Santa hats, and get ready for a little sweat, a lot of laughter, and some serious holiday cheer!

We're looking for the most hideous, colorful, bulky, sparkly, over-the-top Christmas sweaters you can find. The uglier, the BETTER!

Whether you're racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, walking with the family, or prancing your way to the finish line, the Sweaty Sweater 5K is for YOU!

This is a fun, small-town holiday run for all ages and abilities. No fancy running gear required. Just bring your Christmas spirit, your friends, and maybe the ugliest sweater in your closet!

RUN. WALK. PRANCE. JUST DON'T MISS THE FUN!

Registration

Early Registration:

• Adults (17+): $25

• Youth (16 & under): $10

Race Day Registration:

• Adults (17+): $30

• Youth (16 & under): $15

Ugly Sweater Contest ONLY: $10

Optional Race T-Shirt: $20 (preorder only)

All 5K participants wearing an ugly sweater are automatically entered into the Ugly Sweater Contest at no additional cost!

Race shirts are optional and must be ordered by the shirt preorder deadline.

UGLY SWEATER CONTEST!

Think your Christmas sweater is ugly enough to win some CASH? Let's see it!

We're talking blinking lights, jingle bells, tinsel, pom-poms, crazy colors, and anything else you can dream up.

ONE CONTEST. ALL AGES. THREE CASH PRIZES!

1st Place — $50 CASH

2nd Place — $30 CASH

3rd Place — $20 CASH

After the race, it's time to strut your stuff! Step up, strike a pose, show off your sweater, and maybe bust out a dance move or two.

Our judges will decide who takes home the title of UGLIEST SWEATER!

Not a runner? No problem! You can register for the Ugly Sweater Contest only for $10 and still join in the fun!

POST-RACE FESTIVITIES!

The fun doesn't stop at the finish line!

Join us inside Secord Strength after the race for:

• 5K awards and festive cookies for running placements!

• Our hilarious Ugly Sweater Contest!

• Cash prizes for the three ugliest sweaters!

• Holiday laughs, photos, and plenty of Christmas cheer!

Bring your friends and family to cheer everyone on. You don't have to run to enjoy the fun!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, December 12 — RACE DAY!

Location: Secord Strength, 511 9th Street, Benton City, WA

7:45 AM — Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration Opens

8:45 AM — Race Day Registration Closes

9:00 AM — Sweaty Sweater 5K Run/Walk Begins!

10:15 AM — 5K Awards & Cookie Prizes

10:30 AM — Ugly Sweater Contest Check-In

10:45 AM — Ugly Sweater Contest Begins!

11:15 AM — Ugly Sweater Contest Winners Announced!

Post-race times are approximate and may vary depending on the number of participants.

KEEP THE HOLIDAY FUN GOING!

The Sweaty Sweater 5K is the perfect way to kick off a day of holiday fun in Benton City!

After the race, stick around for Benton City's WinterFest festivities, including holiday shopping at the WinterFest Bazaar, the annual Lighted Parade, and the Christmas tree lighting!

Come for the run, stay for the holiday cheer!

A LITTLE SMALL-TOWN CHRISTMAS FUN!

At Secord Strength, we love bringing our community together, and what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a little movement, laughter, and some wonderfully ugly Christmas sweaters?

Grab your family, invite your friends, and come make some holiday memories with us!

OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO RUN!

DON'T MISS THE FUN — REGISTER TODAY!