Dryden Ugly Sweater 5K

NOV
22
2025
Join the festive Dryden Ugly Sweater 5K on November 22 in Dryden, NY with in person and virtual options and Team Santa or Team Grinch. Costumes encouraged; all finishers receive a custom stocking and medal and can enjoy post race food and beer specials at the Dryden Hotel.
Sat 22 Nov 2025
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Dryden Ugly Sweater 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Dryden, New York (42 W Main St, Dryden, NY 13053). This is the 6th annual edition. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes team designations of Team Santa and Team Grinch. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to wear costumes or ugly sweaters. All participants receive a custom Ugly Sweater 5K stocking and a finisher medal. An ugly sweater contest will award prizes for Best, Most Creative, and Funniest.

Course and logistics

The in-person 5K starts at Montgomery Park, behind the Historical Dryden Hotel (built in 1844), with most of the route on the new Dryden Rail Trail. The first 1/2 mile is on paved roads; the remainder is on the rail trail. The trail is mostly grass with some gravel sections, is described as wide and flat, and has a total elevation gain of 35 feet. Post-race activities will be at the Dryden Hotel, where warm food and beer specials will be available free for event participants. Packet pickup includes a pre-race option (TBD) and a race-day pickup at the Dryden Hotel.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 5K
  • 5K (virtual)
5 km
Dryden Ugly Sweater 5k

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