Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K : Webster, NY
The Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K is an annual 5K event held in Webster, New York, at North Ponds Park (also called Charles E. Sexton Park). The 2026 edition is identified as the 9th annual event and includes in-person and virtual options.
Event categories listed for 2026 include in-person Team Santa and Team Grinch 5K runs, virtual Team Santa and Team Grinch 5K options, and a new Yeti 5K Walk category for walkers. Runners in the 5K receive a custom long sleeve Ugly Sweater 5K shirt and a finisher medal. Walkers registered in the Yeti 5K Walk receive a custom winter beanie and a finisher medal. All participants receive a digital finisher certificate and a custom ugly sweater bib.
Awards are planned for top overall finishers and age group winners. An ugly sweater contest will present prizes in categories such as Best Ugly Sweater, Most Creative, and Most Funny. A post-race gathering is scheduled at the Mary Wee Pub in Webster, with drink and food specials noted for that venue. Parking will be at North Ponds Park, and porta potties will be available on site. Packet pickup and some timing details are to be determined. The race benefits Friends of Webster Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
