Tacky Sweater 5K
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Tacky Sweater 5K
The thirteenth annual Tacky Sweater 5K is a holiday themed event in Norfolk, Virginia, produced by Mettle Events and scheduled for December 5, 2026. The event supports EVMS Dermatology and the Dermatology Student Group.
Distances
- 5K run
- 5K walk
The course starts and finishes behind Afterglow Brewing in the Railroad District and follows the Elizabeth River Trail through the campus of Old Dominion University before returning to Afterglow Brewing.
Packet pickup is available the day before at Afterglow Brewing and there is race day packet pickup with late registration at the start location. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female in each age group for the 5K run: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. Top three male and female competitive walkers are also recognized, and there are special prizes for the top male and female tacky sweaters.
The event includes a Tacky Team Challenge with a Largest Team Award and a Fastest Team Award based on the fastest five cumulative times. A post race party at Afterglow Brewing features food, drinks, a live DJ, awards, giveaways and a tacky sweater contest.
Registration fees are listed as Regular $35 until 11/03/2026, Late $40 until 12/4/2026, and Race Day $45. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
