From the Organizer
Join Scores Running Club members by participating in the 12th Annual Ugly Sweater Run! The event Starts & Finishes at The Community Kitchen, 37 Mechanic Street, Keene, NH on December 5th, 2026, at 9:30 am.
This is a free untimed 5K run/walk with 100% of proceeds supporting The Keene Community Kitchen.
We will be collecting non-perishable food items, and/or monetary donations in leu of an entry fee.
please sign up online even though it's a free event. You need to sign the waiver, and we would like an idea of how many generous participants to expect.
Prizes will be awarded for the "ugliest" Sweaters as well as a drawing for raffle prizes.
Light refreshments will be served after the event.
Please make it a point Thank and support our Sponsors!
21 Bar & Grill. 21 Roxbury St., Keene, NH
Birdies - The Place to Gather. 18 Main Street, Keene, NH
Madame Sherri's Restaurant and Cabaret, 82 Main St. Keene, NH
Stage Restaurant. 30 Central Square, Keene, NH
Ted's Shoe & Sport. 115 Main St, Keene
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
39°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Keene, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
22,923
as of 2023
City Elevation
520 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 73 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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2 miles away
Splash Dash 5K
3 miles away
Keene State Alumni Meet
2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Scores Ugly Sweater Run
Dec 5, 2026