Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k
Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Location
- 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Zoo will host the inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K on Sunday, December 6 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in ugly sweaters and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo!
NOTE: There will not be a water stop on the course due to the cold weather. Water will be at the start and finish line, but runners are recommended to bring their own water bottle to the race if they would like water on the course.
Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM
5K Start Time: 8:30AM
1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AM
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Registration Pricing-
Pre-registration through December 4 - $30
December 5 through Race Day - $35
**Race Day Registration is Online Only!**
Spectator Information
Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.
Ticket prices are to be determined
Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
Link Coming Soon!
Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.
What You Get -
- Custom race t-shirt
- Finisher medal for all
- Post race refreshments
- Admission to the zoo
*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
43°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
Population
367,523
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k
Dec 6, 2026