UGLY SWEATER RUN
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UGLY SWEATER RUN – in the spirit of charity
December 6, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00
Debrecen, Baltazár Dezső Square
December 6, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00
Debrecen, Baltazár Dezső Square
Time to dig out those ugly Christmas sweaters! For the fifth time in Debrecen, the Ugly Sweater Run kicks off on December 6, where charity goes hand in hand with joyful vibes and the joy of movement.
Participants will run through downtown Debrecen and the beautiful Advent fair on two distances: 3.5 km and 1 km. All runners need to do is grab their funniest Christmas sweater, hat, scarf — and bring their donations.
The goal of the charity run, besides promoting community sports, is to brighten the Christmas of families and children in need living in and around Debrecen.
Donations of non-perishable food items or chocolate with at least six months of shelf life are welcome. These can be dropped off at the donation point located at Baltazár Dezső Square between 10:00 and 12:00 on December 6.
The donated items will be delivered to families by the staff of the Debrecen Charitable Committee. “The Ugly Sweater Run was first organized in 2015 in Budapest by Regina Galambos Parti and her husband, Pál Galambos. Later, Áron Németh joined the initiative as an organizer.”
Don’t miss out on the experience — let’s make someone’s Christmas brighter together!
The event is free, but registration is required.
Program:
Organizers:
Főnix Rendezvényszervező Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.
Bakancslista Magyarország
Organizers:
Főnix Rendezvényszervező Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.
Bakancslista Magyarország
Date: December 6, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00–12:30
Start and donation point: Debrecen, Baltazár Dezső Square
Start and donation point: Debrecen, Baltazár Dezső Square
Schedule:
- 10:00 – On-site registration
- 10:30 – Christmas performance by Jennifer Szirota
- 10:50 – Group warm-up
- 11:00 – Start (3.5 km distance)
- 11:10 – Start (1 km distance)
Routes
3.5 km route: Baltazár Dezső Square – Hunyadi Street – Rákóczi Street – Burgundia Street – Klaipeda Street – Szent Anna Street – Piac Street (Advent Fair) – Kossuth Square – Múzeum Street – Déri Square – Baltazár Dezső Square
3.5 km route: Baltazár Dezső Square – Hunyadi Street – Rákóczi Street – Burgundia Street – Klaipeda Street – Szent Anna Street – Piac Street (Advent Fair) – Kossuth Square – Múzeum Street – Déri Square – Baltazár Dezső Square
1 km route: Baltazár Dezső Square – Hunyadi Street – Kálvin Square – Kossuth Square – Múzeum Street – Déri Square – Baltazár Dezső Square
Distances: 1 km and 3.5 km (non-certified distances)
Age limit: none, but children under 16 may only participate with adult supervision
Dress code: Christmas sweater, comfortable sportswear
Registration link: https://forms.gle/5vbdeL6LXDU1TwLV6
Online pre-registration deadline: December 4 (Thursday) by 16:00
On-site registration: December 6 between 10:00–10:45 at Baltazár Dezső Square
Participants registering on-site are kindly asked to arrive on time, as registrations will be accepted only until 10:45.
Participation requirements
- Online pre-registration or on-site registration
- Adult supervision required for participants under 16
- Christmas sweater, comfortable sportswear
- Acceptance and compliance with the event’s house rules
Participation is at everyone’s own risk.
Organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event.
More information: https://debreceniadvent.hu/
Organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event.
More information: https://debreceniadvent.hu/
today
10:00
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Baltazár Dezső Square