Watkins Glen Ugly Sweater 5k

Friday, December 6, 2024 Past event

4:30 PM EST

Watkins Glen, New York

$43.40 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to jingle all the way at the inaugural Watkins Glen Ugly Sweater 5K taking place on Friday, December 6th, 2024, in the charming town of Watkins Glen, Schuyler! This festive event kicks off at 4:30 PM, just ahead of the much-anticipated Christmas Parade at 6:30 PM, making it the perfect prelude to an evening of holiday cheer. Don your most outrageous holiday sweater and join fellow runners for a spirited 5K that not only promises fun but also supports a great cause—the Schuyler County Humane Society.

Participants will be treated to fantastic swag, including a unique hologram medal for all finishers, and can enjoy a post-race celebration at the Gazebo at Lafayette Park. Plus, there’s free beer from Upstate Brewing Co. waiting for you after the run! With a participant cap of just 250 runners, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come celebrate the season with a joyful run, great company, and community spirit at the Watkins Glen Ugly Sweater 5K!

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Races

Watkins Glen Ugly Sweater 5k (Team Santa)

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom shirt, headband, finisher medal

4:30 PM EST

$43.40

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Watkins Glen Ugly Sweater 5k (Team Grinch)

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom shirt, headband, finisher medal

4:30 PM EST

$43.40

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Willow Running USA in conjunction with Watkins Glen Promotions, Inc. a dynamic 501(c)(3) non-profit organization are excited to offer the inaugural Watkins Glen Ugly Sweater 5K as part of the annual Watkins Glen Village Christmas https://watkinsglen.com/village-christmas celebration and festival. The Ugly Sweater 5K will begin at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 6th, 2024 ahead of the Christmas Parade that starts at 6:30pm. A high spirted run before some good ol' fashion family fun.

Great swag, super cool hologram medal for all finishers. Great cause as this race event will benefit the Schuyler County Humane Society https://schuylerhumane.org

Race day packet pickup and post race party will be held at the Gazebo @ Lafayette Park, 4th Street and Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Free beer for all runners/walkers post race from our friends at Upstate Brewing Co post run- 17 N. Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Since this is a first year event are capping this event at 250 total participants so please don't hesitate to register.