Ugly Sweater 4 miler

Get that stinky moth ball smell off of your ugliest holiday sweater- you are going to need it for our 4th Annual Ugly Sweater 4 Miler presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. 

Come join us for a 4-mile run/jog or walk – all to benefit the Manchester Animal Shelter!

The event is Saturday, December 14, 2019, starting at 9:00 AM at the Backyard Brewery on South Mammoth Rd in Manchester, and will end there as well.

Runners will pay a $35 registration fee and all participants must be 21 or older.  

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is on a mission to better the lives of pets and their humans far and wide through its “Vodka for Dog People” program. “Vodka for Dog People” aims to raise money for humane societies and animal welfare non-profits to rescue and protect animals all around the country. Tito’s encourages consumers to visit liquor stores to learn more details on how to win their very own ugly sweater for themselves and their dogs. 

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: 

An awesome finishers medal 
Chew toys for our 4 legged friends. 
Finish line photos and video
1 Tito’s Handmade Vodka signature cocktail
Bagels and fruit
Raffles, prizes and more! 

CHIP TIMING/ FINISH LINE PHOTOS / RESULTS:
Runners will be chip timed by Total Image Running.  Chip will be adhered to the back of your bib.  We recommend you wear the bib pinned to the front of your shirt for the most accurate results.   Finish line photos are free!  Don’t forget to look up and smile as you cross the finish.  Results will be posted as quickly as possible.  If you provided us with your email address and cell number, your results will be emailed and/or texted to you.

Online event registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Bib pick up starts at 7:30 AM at the Backyard Brewery. Hope to see you there!

BIB PICK UP:

Pre-Bib Pick Up will be at Orange Theory North Manchester the day before the race. Time TBD

Event Day Bib Pick Up begins at 7:30 a.m. 

REGISTRATION FEES:
4 Miles:  $35 / $40 day of event

EVENT DAY REGISTRATION: Will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. providing the event has not been capped.   

SPONSORS: To sponsor this event or get more information, please contact Laura Gilman at (603) 396-6787 or email [email protected] 

WEATHER:   This event will take place rain, snow or shine. In the event that there is a snow emergency the event will be held reschedule to the next day, Sunday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m.  The event organizer has the right to shorten or even cancel the event if, in his or her judgment, environmental conditions including weather become dangerous; in this situation no refunds will be given.   

MAIL IN REGISTRATION:

If you would prefer to mail in your registration form, you may do so. Please contact Chris Lewis at [email protected] or Lisa Misiaszek at [email protected]

If you have questions please contact us at [email protected] 

ABOUT THE MANCHESTER ANIMAL SHELTER

At the Manchester Animal Shelter, we believe all animals deserve life, respect and care. Our goal is zero-population-growth through spay/neuter programs and services that focus on education, medical care, fostering and adoption. Friends of Manchester Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization which started in 1996. The shelter takes in homeless, abused, and abandoned animals in the city of Manchester. We provide shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter to every animal that comes through our doors. In operation for over two decades, the shelter has helped provide care and find loving homes for over 25,000 animals.