Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 750 Holt Rd, Webster, NY
- Distance
- Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa) · Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch) · Yeti 5K Walk & more
From the Organizer
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 Walk category. Those who register to walk the 5K will receive a custom Winter Beanie as well as a well deserved finisher medal.
Post race party will be held at Mary Wee Pub in Webster, NY. There will also be drink and food specials at the Mary Wee Pub. Along with the awards for top overall finishers and age group winners we will also have prizes for the ugly sweater contest. This event truly brings together "fun" and "run" together as one!
The race will benefit the hard working people at the Friends of Webster Park.
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
42°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
59%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Webster 2 Ne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Webster, NY
Elevation
386 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K is a running race held in Webster, New York on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Webster, New York at 750 Holt Rd, Webster, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
Dec 5, 2026