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Ugly Sweater 5K

Ugly Sweater 5K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Whitley City, KY, with an entry fee of $24.

Date
December 19, 2026 (40 days to go)
Price
$24
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Ugly Sweater 5K Saturday, December 19th
Registration 10AM
Race Starts at 11AM
Location- McCreary Park 

July 1-31 $20 
August 1-31 $22 
September 1-30 $24 
October 1-31 $26 
November 1-30 $28 
December 1-20 $30 
Day of Race $35 

Shirt deadline Saturday, December 5th

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

27°

Chance of Rain

36%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Stearns 2s, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:45 AMSunset 5:24 PMDaylight 9h 39m

About Whitley City, KY

Nearest Airport

TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport · 68 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ugly Sweater 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

40

Days to train

Race
Ugly Sweater 5K
Date
December 19, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ugly Sweater 5K?
Ugly Sweater 5K is a running race held in Whitley City, Kentucky on December 19, 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?
Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Whitley City, Kentucky at McCreary County Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Ugly Sweater 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Ugly Sweater 5K

Dec 19, 2026

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