_ The 2023 Tacky Sweater 5k:

Welcome back to the tackiest sweater run ever! Christmas time in the south can be a white winter land or a sweatfest for those who choose to cozy up with an ugly sweater and run through the nature preserve at Lakewood! The course is a grass 5k race that runs through the nature preserve that includes two loops of 1.5 miles with a barn finish! Wear your TACKIEST SWEATER and join us for a fun run in the woods! The Preserve at Lakewood is a 120-acre parcel of land which features forest land, dirt trails, parking for 200, and of course, The Sustainability Education Center. The land is home to countless plant/animal species. Upon visiting, you can see red cedar and maple, hickory and flowering dogwood trees, white-tailed deer, eastern cottontail, woodchucks, box turtles, various types of mockingbirds, woodpeckers, blue jays and more. 
 
Events
What: Tacky Sweater 5k (Run and Walk)
When: December 16th at 10am
Where: 220 Lakewood Dr. Greenville, SC 29607
Packet Pickup: will begin 1 Hour prior to the race start
Overall Awards will be announced 1 Hour after the race for overall and age group!
Age Group Winners will be recognized in the results tab and our point series.
5k Route at the Preserve - Strava Course Map
The event is held on a two lap course that runs along a rolling nature preserve of over 50 acres
Our Events are: 
Youth 8 & Under Race for Free 
Walker / Stroller Friendly
Dog Friendly
Volunteer for a FREE Race Entry or a Future Race Entry by Upstate Race Series - HERE
Set-Up - Packet Pickup - Course Monitor - Meal/Aid Station Prep - Cleanup - Parking
 
Participants Receive
Something Extremely Tacky!
Race Specific Bib
Now That’s Ugly Sticker
Upstate Race Series Sticker
Raffle Drawing for Run In Gift Cards 
Complimentary Photos
 
Race Awards, Age Group Point Series, Chip Timing
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 Male & Female Age Group
Event Results - HERE
Age Group Categories
0-9
10-12
13-16
17-19
20-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-79
80+
Upstate Trail/Ultra Series - Age Group Point Series Standings - HERE