Depending on the conditions, running in a sweater isn’t always a prudent idea. However, if you have a hideous-looking sweater or some other outlandish getup, the place in a few weeks is the Ugly Christmas Sweater Run.

Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16, the main race will begin at 9:30 a.m., and walkers and strollers are welcome. The start/finish line will be within the parking lot of the Stafford Township municipal complex, located at 260 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin.

All proceeds from it benefit the St. Mary Academy PTA, which utilizes the funds to generate additional programs for…