Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- 106 Lake Dr., Liverpool, NY
- Distance
- Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa) · Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch) · Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk & more
From the Organizer
SYRACUSE UGLY SWEATER 5K
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 this year.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in NY
The DAM 8
8K · Youth · Half Marathon · Marathon
Run for the Violets 5K
5K
Broome County Parks 5K Series
5K
Life Worth Living 5K and WALK
5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K is a running event held in Liverpool, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Liverpool, NY at 106 Lake Dr., Liverpool, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K
Nov 28, 2026