Ugly Sweater 5k
Ugly Sweater 5k is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Sarasota, FL, with an entry fee of $46.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 (61 days to go)
- Location
- 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL
- Price
- $46
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Wear your favorite and best ugly sweater for there will be judges on site and whoever wins gets the UGLY SWEATER AWARDS also that persons sweater will be next years medal & they receive 2 FREE entrees! (Age appropriate Sweater for the medal)
Breakfast BBQ after the run!
Please note that parking is extremely limited this is why we have a 100-person registration cap.
We strongly encourage all participants to carpool. Additional parking is available just down the street.
Categories:
Age Group Awards
<12, 13-19 20-44 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+
OVERALL M/F WINNERS
Important Pre-Race Details:
5K STARTS AT 7:30AM SHARP
PACKET PICKUP IS THE MORNING OF THE RACE STARTING AT 6AM
Rothenback Park with paved trails amid ponds & wetlands, plus 2 playgrounds & a pavilion for picnics.
Public restroom · Dogs are allowed · Picnic tables
Address: 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Let’s Make It Fun!
We can’t wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories.
Thank you for being part of this exciting, ugly sweater 5k run!
Happy Racing! 🏅🎉
Events
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
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myakka Rvr Sp, 6 mi from the venue.
About Sarasota, FL
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Ugly Sweater 5k
- Date
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL
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Ugly Sweater 5k
Dec 13, 2026