Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K
From Willow Running
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Liverpool, New York
- Price $40.00 - $48.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Participants will have the chance to choose between Team Santa and Team Grinch, and everyone will receive a custom long sleeve shirt and a shiny finisher medal. This year, there’s an exciting addition: the Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk! All walkers will get a cozy Winter Beanie and a finisher medal as well. The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line; join us for a lively post-race awards ceremony and party at Cobblestone in Liverpool, where we’ll celebrate the Overall and Age Group winners, as well as award prizes for the best holiday attire. Plus, your participation supports a great cause, as all donations will benefit Ainsley's Angels of Syracuse. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
NOVEMBER 28, 2026
RACE EVENT START TIME 10:00AM
Come celebrate the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season with a fun and festive Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K for runners and walkers. The 12th Annual Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K will once again be held at Onondaga Lake Park under the Lights on the Lake. All runners participating in the Ugly Sweater 5K run (either Team Santa or Team Grinch) will receive a custom long sleeve shirt and custom finisher medal. New for 2026 will be the addition of the Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk. All of those participating in the rewarding 5K walk will receive a custom Winter Beanie and a finisher medal.
Post race awards ceremony and party will be at the Cobblestone in Liverpool. There will be awards for the Overall and Age Group winners as well as prizes for best in dress.
All donations, both financial and in-kind will go to the Ainsley's Angels of Syracuse [https://donate.ainsleysangels.org/campaign/ainsleys-angels-in-syracuse/c633533] this year.
Races
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Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Shirt, Finisher Medal
Sat 28th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$40.00
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Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Shirt, Finisher Medal
Sat 28th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$40.00
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Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Winter Beanie, Finisher Medal
Sat 28th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$40.00
New for 2026. This event takes place at the same time as the Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa/Team Grinch). All registrants will receive a Yeti winter beanie in place of the shirt. -
Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K (Virtual -Team Santa)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Shirt, Finisher Medal
$48.00
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. -
Ugly Sweater 5K (Virtual -Team Grinch)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Shirt, Finisher Medal
$48.00
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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