Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
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Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K
The Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K is a 5-kilometre road event held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Mendon, NY (1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd.). The event offers in-person and virtual options, listed as Team Santa and Team Grinch editions. Registration places are limited for each event.
Race features and awards
Participants receive a choice of a custom Santa or Grinch stocking, a finisher medal that can be used as a Christmas tree ornament, a digital finisher certificate, and a custom ugly sweater bib. Awards are given to top overall finishers and age group winners. The event also runs an ugly sweater contest with prizes for Best Ugly Sweater, Most Creative, and Most Funny.
Logistics
Pre-race packet pickup is available Wednesday, December 3 at two locations: Comfort Windows Showroom, 1380 Scottsville Rd., Rochester, NY, and The Cottage Hotel & Restaurant, 1390 Pittsford Mendon Rd., Mendon, NY (evening hours listed). Race-day packet pickup is at The Cottage Hotel & Restaurant at the listed morning time on December 6. Bathrooms and parking are available at the Cottage Hotel, Mendon 64 Restaurant (1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd.), and Mendon Tavern Ye (3868 Rush Mendon Rd.), near the start/finish area.
Charity and post-race
Proceeds benefit David's Refuge (Rochester, NY). A post-race party and awards ceremony are scheduled at the Cottage Hotel of Mendon, with nearby food and drink specials at local establishments. A 5K course map is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
