Cloudcroft Ugly Sweater 5K Run
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Cloudcroft Ugly Sweater 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
The Cloudcroft Ugly Sweater event on December 5, 2026, takes place in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, with the start and finish at the Cloudcroft Pavilion, 1100 James Canyon Hwy, Cloudcroft NM 88317. The event is the second annual edition and offers two distances:
- 5K run
- 1 Mile walk
Registration is online and the field is limited to 100 participants. Each registration includes a limited number of SWAG items: an Ugly Sweater finisher's medal and a Christmas race bib. The 5K entry includes a custom long sleeve shirt if registration meets the organizer shirt deadline of November 23; the 1 Mile entry includes a custom short sleeve shirt. Early check in is available on the Friday before the event at Cloudcroft Brewing Company.
The event is stroller friendly. Awards are planned for overall top finishers in the 5K and for the Ugliest Sweater. Finish line provisions include holiday snacks, a hot chocolate station, and cookies. After the race there is a downtown Christmas parade and a tree lighting, and participants can meet Santa. Proceeds from the event will benefit local non profits. The event is organized by Wanderlust Running, LLC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
