Utica Ugly Sweater 5K
Utica Ugly Sweater 5K is a running race on December 6, 2026 in New York Mills, NY, with entry fees from $40 to $46.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Location
- 9 Clinton St, New York Mills, NY
- Price
- $40–$46
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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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136
Days to train
- Race
- Utica Ugly Sweater 5K
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 9 Clinton St, New York Mills, NY
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Utica Ugly Sweater 5K
Dec 6, 2026