Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
From Willow Running
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Mendon, New York
- Price $40.75 - $46.05
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
After the race, join us at the Cottage Hotel of Mendon for a lively post-race party featuring delicious food and drink specials, along with an awards ceremony celebrating the top finishers and age group winners. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to win prizes in our highly anticipated ugly sweater contest! This spirited event not only promises a day of fun and community but also supports a great cause—proceeds will benefit David's Refuge, which provides invaluable support to parents of children with special needs. Mark your calendars and get ready for a jolly good time at the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K!
Organiser's Description
DECEMBER 6, 2025 AT 11:00 AM
Join us for the 8th Annual Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K in Mendon, NY on Saturday December 6, 2025. All race participants will have the option of receiving a custom stocking from either Team Santa or Team Grinch and finisher medal that can be used as a Christmas tree ornament. Post race party and awards ceremony will be held at Cottage Hotel of Mendon. There will also be drink and food specials at Cottage Hotel of Mendon [http://www.cottagehotelmendon.com/] and Ye Mendon Tavern, all within walking distance of the finish line. Along with the awards for top overall finishers and age group winners we will also have prizes for the ugly sweater contest. This event truly brings together "fun" and "run" together as one!
Course Map link 5K Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4580699086]
The race will benefit the hard working people at the David's Refuge [https://www.davidsrefuge.org/] (Rochester, NY). David's Refuge provides parents of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions a chance to rest, reflect, and renew through weekend retreats and ongoing support.
Races
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Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Custom Stocking, Finisher Medal
Sat 6th December 2025 (11:00AM EST)
$40.75
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Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Custom Stocking, Finisher Medal
Sat 6th December 2025 (11:00AM EST)
$40.75
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Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K -Virtual (Team Santa)
Incl. $3.55 Fee & Custom Stocking, Finisher Medal
$46.05
Run 3.1 miles anytime in the month of December. Be sure to submit your time when completed. If you are unable to attend the pre-race packet pickup event(s) we will mail you your swag and finisher medal. -
Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K -Virtual (Team Grinch)
Incl. $3.55 Fee & Custom Stocking, Finisher Medal
$46.05
Run 3.1 miles anytime in the month of December. Be sure to submit your time when completed. If you are unable to attend the pre-race packet pickup event(s) we will mail you your swag and finisher medal.
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1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd., Mendon, 14506, NY, United States
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