Ugly Sweater 5K - Denver
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Ugly Sweater 5K : Denver
The Ugly Sweater 5K is a seasonal 5K run/walk held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at Washington Park in Denver. The event is staged from the Mount Vernon Garden and uses the certified Washington Park 5K course (USATF certification CO15012DCR). An aid station is located at mile 1.5 and supplies water and Gatorade. Bicycles, skateboards, and roller skates are not allowed in the race.
Registration fees vary by registration period. Youth entries for ages 17 and under are $5 less than adult prices. Pricing does not include service fees. Registration includes a race logo shirt, a finisher medal, professional chip timing with a disposable bib tag, finish line food, fully stocked aid stations, and free photo downloads after the event. A virtual option is available; virtual packets include a shirt, medal, and bib that are shipped at no additional cost.
Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled for the day before the race at Runners Roost, 1685 S Colorado Blvd, Denver. Race day packet pickup is also available at the race site and closes at the start of the last race. Parking is available on streets around Washington Park and the largest parking lot is at South High School; participants are asked to obey parking signs and respect nearby residents.
Awards are presented near the finish line to overall male and female winners and to the top three in each age group, with age divisions from 9 and under up to 80 and over. The event is an official BOLDERBoulder qualifier. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
