The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Ugly Sweater Race or Walk · 10K Ugly Sweater Race or Walk
From the Organizer
Grab your ugliest sweater, lace up your running shoes, and join us for the Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race or Walk. Register your family and friends. It’s a great way to kick off the Holiday Season and support the Autism Society of the Lakeshore!
Enjoy a chip-timed run along beautiful Lake Michigan on Marnier’s Trail in your favorite Ugly Sweater! Then stick around and join us for our raffle/silent auction and other fun post-race activities taking place after the event on Saturday November 7th, 2026. All proceeds will go to the Autism Society of the Lakeshore to support our community outings. We serve Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties! Come help us support our mission to give-back to those impacted by autism in our autism community!
*Create a team of 5 or more and receive a $5.00 discount per registration! (Discount will be refunded back to you once you reach 5 team members)
What you need to know:
- Early Check in available on Friday November 6th from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. at The Inn on Maritime Bay (101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc WI, 54220) to receive your race packet with your race bib and long sleeve t-shirt (if you registered by October 20th).
- Saturday November 7th, Check in: Starts at 7:45 a.m.- 8:50 a.m.
- Where: Race Start and check in: The Inn on Maritime Bay (101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI, 54220)
- Raffle/ Silent auction will be available for viewing/ bids until close at 11:30 am on Nov. 7th. Drawing will start at 12:00 pm and you must be present to win.
What's included with your registration:
- Awesome way to kick off the Holiday season with the whole family!
- Water provided for race participants.
- Lunch and drink will be provided after the race.
- Long Sleeve t-shirt if registered by October 20th, 2026.
- Chip-Timed event!
- Race Bibs
- Ugly Sweater contest for adults and kids!
- Kids Activities: Face Painting and Balloon Creations.
- New tradition with friends and family.
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
47°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manitowoc, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manitowoc, WI
Population
34,553
as of 2023
Elevation
588 ft
Nearest Airport
GRB
Austin Straubel International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk?
- The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk is a running race held in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on November 7, 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 Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at 101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk
Nov 7, 2026