Ugliest Sweater Run
Ugliest Sweater Run is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Bloomington, IL, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (106 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Put on your best holiday cheer and come out to Miller Park for the Ugliest Sweater Run with Bloomington Parks and Recreation and Fleet Feet Bloomington. There will be a 3 mile or 1.5 mile non-competitive run or walk with prizes awarded for special categories.
Bib pick-up will be available during regular store hours at Fleet Feet Bloomington from 10am - 7pm on Friday, December 11 or from 12:00 - 12:45 pm at Miller Park Pavilion before the race on Saturday.
Deadline to pre-order a 2026 shirt is November 30. We will have very limited extras available for purchase on race day for $20 cash. You can purchase a discounted 2025 shirt during registration.
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
36°
Typical Low
22°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington 5w, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bloomington, IL
Population
78,703
as of 2023
City Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 2 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 109 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 Ugliest Sweater Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
106
Days to train
- Race
- Ugliest Sweater Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Ugliest Sweater Run
Dec 12, 2026