The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk

Grab your ugliest sweater, lace up your running shoes, and join us for the Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race or Walk.  Register your family and friends.  It’s a great way to kick off the Holiday Season and support the Autism Society of the Lakeshore!

Enjoy a chip-timed run along beautiful Lake Michigan on Marnier’s Trail in your favorite Ugly Sweater!  Then stick around and join us for our raffle/silent auction and other fun post-race activities taking place after the event on Saturday November 7th, 2026.  All proceeds will go to the Autism Society of the Lakeshore to support our community outings. We serve Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties!  Come help us support our mission to give-back to those impacted by autism in our autism community!

*Create a team of 5 or more and receive a $5.00 discount per registration! (Discount will be refunded back to you once you reach 5 team members)

What you need to know:

Early Check in available on Friday November 6th from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. at The Inn on Maritime Bay (101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc WI, 54220) to receive your race packet with your race bib and long sleeve t-shirt (if you registered by October 20th).

Saturday November 7th, Check in: Starts at 7:45 a.m.- 8:50 a.m.

Where:  Race Start and check in: The Inn on Maritime Bay (101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI, 54220) 

Raffle/ Silent auction will be available for viewing/ bids until close at 11:30 am on Nov. 7th.  Drawing will start at 12:00 pm and you must be present to win.

What's included with your registration:

Awesome way to kick off the Holiday season with the whole family!

Water provided for race participants.

Lunch and drink will be provided after the race. 

Long Sleeve t-shirt if registered by October 20th, 2026.

Chip-Timed event!

Race Bibs

Ugly Sweater contest for adults and kids!

Kids Activities: Face Painting and Balloon Creations.

New tradition with friends and family.