CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K is a running race on December 12–19, 2026 in Edwardsville, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time to put on your ugliest sweater and join us on Saturday, December 12th, 2026 as Trinity Lutheran Ministries presents the 10th annual CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K!
This year we have a lot to celebrate. Our race is celebrating 10 years and Trinity is celebrating 125 years!
Once again you have the option to run in person or virtually.
The in person race will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12th at 9:00am.
The virtual race will be open to run from Dec. 12th - Dec. 20th.
Why YOU should join us:
2026 Pricing
Early Registration Prices
*Early Registration ends Nov. 29th. Prices will increase $5 for each option*
Awards
Virtual 5k Awards - Medals will be awarded to the top finisher in each age category.
Packet Pickup
12/11/26 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Trinity Lutheran School (Please use the school entrance to the left of the church doors.)
Race Day Packet Pickup - 12/12/26, 8:00am-9:00am, Trinity Lutheran Church
Post-Race Sweater Contest
Race will be held rain, snow, or shine!
- There are no refunds on registration -
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
45°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 11 mi from the venue.
Population
26,543
as of 2023
City Elevation
527 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central 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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CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K
Dec 12, 2026