SYRACUSE UGLY SWEATER 5K November 28, 2026 Race Event start time 10:00am Come celebrate the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season with a fun and festive Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K for runners and walkers. The 12th Annual Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K will once again be held at Onondaga Lake Park under the Lights on the Lake. All runners participating in the Ugly Sweater 5K run (either 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 Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk. All of those participating in the rewarding 5K walk will receive a custom Winter Beanie and a finisher medal. Post race awards ceremony and party will be at the Cobblestone in Liverpool. There will be awards for the Overall and Age Group winners as well as prizes for best in dress. All donations, both financial and in-kind will go to the Ainsley's Angels of Syracuse this year.
3.1 Miles: Custom shirt, finisher medal
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $37.00 | Dec 29 | Jan 31 |
| $40.00 | Feb 1 | Oct 31 | |
| $42.00 | Nov 1 | Nov 28 |
Packet pickup pre-race- Tuesday, November 25th 5:00PM-7:00PM TBD Packet pickup pre-race- Friday, November 27th 1:00PM-3:00PM TBD Race Day- Saturday, November 28th 8:30AM- 9:45AM At the Salt Museum (located near the start/finish area) 106 Lake Dr, Liverpool, NY 13088
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 392 | 33:34 | 18:07 |
| 2024 | 549 | 33:52 | 16:59 |
| 2023 | 467 | 34:42 | 16:12 |
| 2022 | 405 | 34:12 | 16:25 |
| 2021 | 406 | 34:34 | 18:05 |
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