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Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K is a 5K event held in Webster, New York. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 700 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Webster, NY
- Field size
- ~700 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Webster, New York
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 11:00 AM EST
About the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
ROCHESTER UGLY SWEATER 5K December 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM Join us for the 9th Annual Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K in Webster, NY (New Location) on Saturday December 5, 2026. The Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K will take place at North Ponds Park (aka Charles E. Sexton Park). All runners participating in this years Ugly Sweater 5K will receive a custom Ugly Sweater 5K long sleeve shirt (same shirt for either Team Santa or Team Grinch) and of course a finisher medal. New for 2026, we have added the 5K Yeti W…
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Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K: common questions
- When is the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K held?
- In Webster, New York.
- What distances does the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K?
- About 700 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K start?
- 11:00 AM EST.
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