NSRF NYC Ugly Sweater 5K & HM
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NYC Ugly Sweater 5K & HM : December 19, 2026
The event takes place at Prospect Park - The Peristyle in Brooklyn, NY. It is held on a USATF certified circuit through the park's pedestrian paths, with the finish at the Grecian Shelter (the Peristyle).
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk - 1 loop on the certified Prospect Park circuit
- Half Marathon - 4 loops; 13.1 miles on the same certified circuit
In-person and virtual participation options are offered. Virtual entries have defined windows for logging times and uploading photos. There is an option to have bibs mailed for a fee and registering three weeks before the event will include a name on the bib.
Amenities include an informal bag-check area, nearby bathrooms, hydration at the finish area, and refreshments provided by event partners. Finishers receive an ugly sweater medal and a long sleeve tee. Live online results, same-day finish-line photos, and free video are available; age-group standings are posted online and shared by text or email, though there are no awards.
A portion of proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports youth, special needs, and other running initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
