
From the Organizer
Willow Running USA is excited bring back the Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K for year #3. What better way to conclude the year long running season that with a high spirit, festive 5K run in your favorite ugly sweater or Christmas attire spreading good cheer along the way.. We will have Awards for Overall and Masters winners (M/F) as well as Age Group winners. There will be a Ugly Sweater contest with prizes for the Ugliest, Most Unique and of course the Classic Ugly Sweater look.
Once again you'll be able to choose to run for either Team Santa or Team Grinch. New for 2026 will be Team Yeti for those who prefer to walk the 5K rather than run. Post race Christmas cookies and hot chocolate for all finishers as well.
Great fun, great run and always for a great cause! This years benefactor is Team Hopeful a local not for profit organization whose incredible mission executed through Pawlandias is to create a doggy daycare that will employ people with special needs.
The Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K will be held on Sunday November 29, 2026 at Otsiningo Park Binghamton, NY, United States, New York with a start time at 10:00am.
If you are part of a group of 4 or more please be sure to email us at willowrunningNY@gmail.com to receive a coupon code for discounted entry pricing.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
40°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Binghamton, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
47,357
as of 2023
Elevation
852 ft
Nearest Airport
BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · 8 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K
Nov 29, 2026