Event Description
Race:
We are joining in the celebration of the Town of Buena Vista's Christmas Opening with a family friendly race!
Come out in your ugliest holiday sweater as you tour the town on foot.
When you finish, stick around for all the festivities!
All runners will receive a Chocolate Walk card!
Kids Fun Run:
Our kids are welcome to galavant around South Main for the Fun Run which will take place before the race.
All the young participants will be rewarded with a special holiday prize.
Online registration will STAY OPEN to race day!
For 2023, we will have Early Bird Registration and Late Registration.
While we love to provide our runners with amazing race swag, we also must keep our cost (and yours) down by ensuring that we are not wasteful with our orders.
Race swag is not guaranteed if you register within the two week window before the event.
Register early to ensure you get the goods!
We are joining in the celebration of the Town of Buena Vista's Christmas Opening with a family friendly race!
Come out in your ugliest holiday sweater as you tour the town on foot.
When you finish, stick around for all the festivities!
All runners will receive a Chocolate Walk card!
Kids Fun Run:
Our kids are welcome to galavant around South Main for the Fun Run which will take place before the race.
All the young participants will be rewarded with a special holiday prize.
Online registration will STAY OPEN to race day!
For 2023, we will have Early Bird Registration and Late Registration.
While we love to provide our runners with amazing race swag, we also must keep our cost (and yours) down by ensuring that we are not wasteful with our orders.
Race swag is not guaranteed if you register within the two week window before the event.
Register early to ensure you get the goods!
Course Info
Course reminders
- Strollers ARE allowed on the race course!
- Walkers ARE welcome in all events!
- Dogs are NOT allowed on any race course due to our race insurance. You can bring your furry friends to the Start/Finish Line, but please keep them controlled, at least 20 feet away from the Start/Finish Line, and on a leash at all times.
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, 12.1.2022
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Location:
TBA
Buena Vista, CO
Race Day Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, 12.2.2022
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
TBA
Buena Vista, CO
Date: Friday, 12.1.2022
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Location:
TBA
Buena Vista, CO
Race Day Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, 12.2.2022
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
TBA
Buena Vista, CO
Runner Swag
Runners will receive a custom Ugly Sweater giveaway!
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Once crossing the finish line, runners will be handed a spectacular finisher's award!
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Our Kids Fun Run runners will be rewarded with a special holiday prize!
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Once crossing the finish line, runners will be handed a spectacular finisher's award!
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Our Kids Fun Run runners will be rewarded with a special holiday prize!
RUNNER Awards
11:30 am @ TBA
Awards will be presented to:
Top 3 Male & Female
Top Male & Female - Masters
Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Engraving for our awards!
Awards will be presented to:
Top 3 Male & Female
Top Male & Female - Masters
Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Engraving for our awards!
Christmas Opening Celebration
The Ugly Sweater Race and Kids Fun Run is part of the Christmas Opening for the Town of Buena Vista.
There will be festivities all over town including a Chocolate Walk, Polar Plunge, Photos with Santa, and much more!
Check out the Christmas Opening schedule LOCATED HERE.
There will be festivities all over town including a Chocolate Walk, Polar Plunge, Photos with Santa, and much more!
Check out the Christmas Opening schedule LOCATED HERE.
Spotlight on our beneficiary
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Toys for Tikes.
Toys for Tikes is a program that is sponsored by the Student Council of Buena Vista High School.
This program is dedicated to helping children in Buena Vista have a wonderful holiday at no cost to the parents.
Toys for Tikes is a program that is sponsored by the Student Council of Buena Vista High School.
This program is dedicated to helping children in Buena Vista have a wonderful holiday at no cost to the parents.
Photos & Results
Getting Here
From Johnson Village, CO, head north on Hwy 24 for about 2 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From the stoplight at Hwy. 24 & Main Street, head east for about 0.6 miles until the end of East Main Street.
Turn right at the stop sign at South Main Street and follow it towards South Main Square.
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From the stoplight at Hwy. 24 & Main Street, head east for about 0.6 miles until the end of East Main Street.
Turn right at the stop sign at South Main Street and follow it towards South Main Square.
Parking
Parking is available at South Main for race day.
To find parking, follow the directions for "Getting Here" to come to South Main Square.
There is plenty of parking in the gravel lot behind Black Burro Bikes as well as in the gravel lot just west of South Main Square.
If you decide to try street parking, please be advised: If you block driveways, hydrants, or other areas, your car may be ticketed or towed. We ask that all race day participants please respect the citizens of our town.
Ugly Sweater Parking Map
To find parking, follow the directions for "Getting Here" to come to South Main Square.
There is plenty of parking in the gravel lot behind Black Burro Bikes as well as in the gravel lot just west of South Main Square.
If you decide to try street parking, please be advised: If you block driveways, hydrants, or other areas, your car may be ticketed or towed. We ask that all race day participants please respect the citizens of our town.
Ugly Sweater Parking Map
Volunteer
Races always need volunteers, and we are always looking!
Do you enjoy cheering on others? Are you a pro at putting water coolers on tables? Can you slice fruit like a champ? How's your organization game? Do you have other skills that you can share with us?
All volunteers will receive unique One Love Endurance Events swag (ONLY for volunteers!) as a Thank You for your time and energy. If you've never volunteered, join us! It's so fun!
Volunteer Program - Volunteers that log 3 hours of time at a combo of any of our events will qualify for a free entry for a 5K. This includes any hours that were logged from January 2022 to present day.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Do you enjoy cheering on others? Are you a pro at putting water coolers on tables? Can you slice fruit like a champ? How's your organization game? Do you have other skills that you can share with us?
All volunteers will receive unique One Love Endurance Events swag (ONLY for volunteers!) as a Thank You for your time and energy. If you've never volunteered, join us! It's so fun!
Volunteer Program - Volunteers that log 3 hours of time at a combo of any of our events will qualify for a free entry for a 5K. This includes any hours that were logged from January 2022 to present day.
VOLUNTEER WITH US