Tacky Sweater 5K
Tacky Sweater 5K is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Norfolk, VA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come out and participate to be a part of the seventh annual fun festive holiday event that features a 5K run and a 5K walk. Live, Love, Run or Volunteer Tacky in support of EVMS Melanoma Awareness.
We have a great course in store for you this year. The race will start and finish behind Afterglow Brewing in the Railroad District of Norfolk. Part of the course will be along the scenic Elizabeth River Trail through around Old Dominion University and along the Elizabeth River Trail back to Afterglow Brewing. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal.
The Tacky Sweater 5K raises money for EVMS Dermatology and the Dermatology Student Group. Our mission is to provide the highest level of dermatologic care to all, while fostering a culture of excellence in education, discovery, and service to our community.
Early packet pickup and opportunity to register on Friday, December 4th from 5PM to 7PM, at Afteglow Brewing 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23508. Stick around for a festive party.
Be sure to stick around at Afterglow Brewing for a festive post race party with Food, entertainment, craft beer, Awards, Giveaways and Tacky Sweater contest
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
55°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norfolk S, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norfolk, VA
Population
235,037
as of 2023
City Elevation
5 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 3 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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Waiting For?
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Tacky Sweater 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Tacky Sweater 5K
Dec 5, 2026