Ugly Sweater Fun Run on tap in Sisters

Runners and walkers are invited to don their ugliest sweaters and other holiday garb for the fourth annual Ugly Sweater Run/Walk. The 5 kilometer event, set for Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. will be  staged from the Fir Street Park in downtown Sisters.

Photo by Charlie Kanzig

Participants in last year's Ugly Sweater Run show their holiday spirit. 

Race director Kelly Bither, founder of RunSistersRun, sponsors theme-oriented runs during the year and sees the events as an opportunity to  get people together for some fun while also raising funds for local non-profits. This year's event will support Living Well with Dementia in Sisters and the Sisters High School alpine ski team.  

Last year's event attracted 250 participants and Bither hopes to match that this year. 

Participants can form teams of six or more to qualify for a discount on the registration price of $39. The cost is $25 for 12 and under and  there is also a free "Santa's Lil Helpers" 100 yard dash just before the 5k starts for the little ones. 

Bither said, "Registration includes holiday glasses to complete your outfit, jingle bells to put on your shoes, and hot chocolate, coffee, and holiday snacks to enjoy." 

Rumor has it that Santa will be present on his red Vespa, according to Bither. 

Registration must be completed online at http://www.runsistersrun.com which also includes complete details of the event. 

The course finishes at The Barn food truck court where food will be available for purchase. Post-race festivities include prizes in recognition of the best, or ugliest, outfits. 

"This is a great way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends," said Bither.