Utica Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 9 Clinton St, New York Mills, NY
- Distance
- Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa) · Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch) · Yeti 5K Walk & more
From the Organizer
UTICA UGLY SWEATER 5K
December 6, 2026
Come join us for the 9th Annual Utica Ugly Sweater 5K!
All runners participating in this years Utica Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa or Team Grinch) will receive a custom long sleeve shirt and custom finisher medal. New for 2026 will be the addition of the Yeti 5K Walk. Those preferring to walk the 5K will receive a custom winter beanie as well as a well deserved finisher medal.
Post race party at Pizza Boys with free food for the runners and beer specials. There will be awards for overall and age group winners and of course, prizes for the Ugly Sweater Contest. A little bit of run and a whole lot of fun!
This year's race event will once again benefit the NY Mills HS PTSO Parent Teacher Student Organization
The race event will be capped at 300
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
38°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
56%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Utica Oneida Co Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New York Mills, NY
Population
2,989
as of 2023
Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Utica Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 9 Clinton St, New York Mills, NY
Coming Up
More Running races near New York Mills, NY
The Summer Sizzle presented by Utica First Insurance
3 miles away
The 2026 Boilermaker Shakeout Run
2 miles away
Boilermaker Walk presented by Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
3 miles away
Utica National Kids Run
Youth
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Utica Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Utica Ugly Sweater 5K is a running race held in New York Mills, New York on December 6, 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 Utica Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in New York Mills, New York at 9 Clinton St, New York Mills, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Utica Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Utica Ugly Sweater 5K
Dec 6, 2026