
From the Organizer
Race Event start time 10:00am
Come celebrate the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season with a fun and festive Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K for runners and walkers. The 12th Annual Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K will once again be held at Onondaga Lake Park under the Lights on the Lake. All runners participating in the Ugly Sweater 5K run (either Team Santa or Team Grinch) will receive a custom long sleeve shirt and custom finisher medal. New for 2026 will be the addition of the Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk. All of those participating in the rewarding 5K walk will receive a custom Winter Beanie and a finisher medal.
Post race awards ceremony and party will be at the Cobblestone in Liverpool. There will be awards for the Overall and Age Group winners as well as prizes for best in dress.
All donations, both financial and in-kind will go to the Ainsley's Angels of Syracuse this year.
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
43°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
57%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
362 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K
Nov 28, 2026