St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Distance
- 3K Run/Walk · 3K VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER
From the Organizer
Join us for this festive 3K race at the Coolidge Building!
We are pleased to announce the 10th Annual St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4:30pm at the Coolidge Building (499 East Maple Street).
RACE DAY TIMELINE
2:00 – 4:00 pm Race Day Packet Pick-up
4:30 pm Ugly Sweater 3K Race Start
5:15 pm Awards Presentation at the Courthouse
The race will start at the double glass door entrance to the Coolidge Building and end in front of the Courthouse. Run, walk, stroll to the finish line but make sure to be off the course by the time the St. Nich Christmas Parade starts at 5:30 pm. It's old-fashioned holiday fun! Race awards will be announced and available inside the courthouse lobby starting at 5:15 pm.
RACE FEATURES
- Commemorative race sweatshirts (Unisex sizes YS, YM, YL, S, M, L, XL, XXL)
- Christmas music and fellowship with the running community
- Overall & Age Group Awards (Overall top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F for each age division 0-11, 12-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
- Chip timing provided by RaceRise
- Free race photos (Thank you Dramatic Captures Photography)
- Special prize for the most festive-dressed runner
2025 UGLY SWEATER 3K ROUTE MAP
PACKET PICKUP: We will hold a packet pickup on Friday, December 12th from 2-5 pm at the Coolidge Building. There will also be race-day PPU (Saturday, 12/13/25) from 2-4 pm at the Coolidge Building.
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
46°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dix Dam, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Nicholasville, KY
Population
31,625
as of 2023
Elevation
931 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 67 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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- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K?
- St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K is a running race held in Nicholasville, Kentucky on December 12, 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 St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Nicholasville, Kentucky at Coolidge Building, Nicholasville, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K
Dec 12, 2026