Ugly Sweater 5k
- Date Sun 13th December 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Sarasota, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to don your most festive and outrageous attire at the Ugly Sweater 5K in beautiful Sarasota on Sunday, December 13th, 2026! This fun-filled event invites participants to showcase their favorite ugly sweaters, with judges on-site to award the coveted Ugly Sweater Awards to the most creative and eye-catching designs. The winner not only earns bragging rights but also has their sweater immortalized as next year's medal and receives two free entries for future events!
Join fellow runners and holiday enthusiasts in a delightful 5K race through the scenic Sarasota area, followed by a delicious Breakfast BBQ to celebrate your accomplishments. With a limited registration cap of 100 participants, we encourage carpooling to make the most of the event. Don't miss out on this unique and joyous holiday tradition—come out, run, and spread some festive cheer!
Join fellow runners and holiday enthusiasts in a delightful 5K race through the scenic Sarasota area, followed by a delicious Breakfast BBQ to celebrate your accomplishments. With a limited registration cap of 100 participants, we encourage carpooling to make the most of the event. Don't miss out on this unique and joyous holiday tradition—come out, run, and spread some festive cheer!
Organiser's Description
Wear your favorite and best ugly sweater for there will be judges on site and whoever wins gets the UGLY SWEATER AWARDS also that persons sweater will be next years medal & they receive 2 FREE entrees! (Age appropriate Sweater for the medal)
Breakfast BBQ after the run!
Please note that parking is extremely limited this is why we have a 100-person registration cap.
We strongly encourage all participants to carpool. Additional parking is available just down the street.
Categories:
Age Group Awards
<12, 13-19 20-44 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+
OVERALL M/F WINNERS
Registration is capped at 100 participants, giving you excellent odds to place in your age group!
Important Pre-Race Details:
5K STARTS AT 7:30AM SHARP
PACKET PICKUP IS THE MORNING OF THE RACE STARTING AT 6AM
Rothenback Park with paved trails amid ponds & wetlands, plus 2 playgrounds & a pavilion for picnics.
Public restroom . Dogs are allowed . Picnic tables
Address: 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Lets Make It Fun!
We cant wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories.
Thank you for being part of this exciting, ugly sweater 5k run!
Happy Racing!
Breakfast BBQ after the run!
Please note that parking is extremely limited this is why we have a 100-person registration cap.
We strongly encourage all participants to carpool. Additional parking is available just down the street.
Categories:
Age Group Awards
<12, 13-19 20-44 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+
OVERALL M/F WINNERS
Registration is capped at 100 participants, giving you excellent odds to place in your age group!
Important Pre-Race Details:
5K STARTS AT 7:30AM SHARP
PACKET PICKUP IS THE MORNING OF THE RACE STARTING AT 6AM
Rothenback Park with paved trails amid ponds & wetlands, plus 2 playgrounds & a pavilion for picnics.
Public restroom . Dogs are allowed . Picnic tables
Address: 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Lets Make It Fun!
We cant wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories.
Thank you for being part of this exciting, ugly sweater 5k run!
Happy Racing!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$38.10
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Location
8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, 34241, FL, United States
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