Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K
Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 5:00 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A festive 5K where ugly sweaters, team spirit, and post-race treats combine for a great cause in Binghamton.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseWrap up your running season with the Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K, a high-spirited and festive event in Binghamton, NY. Don your favorite ugly sweater or Christmas attire to spread cheer while choosing to run for Team Santa, Team Grinch, or walk with Team Yeti. The event features awards for top finishers and an ugly sweater contest with prizes. Enjoy post-race Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, all while supporting Team Hopeful's mission to create a doggy daycare employing people with special needs.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 3.1-mile course in your most festive ugly sweater.
- Choose your team: Santa, Grinch, or Yeti for walkers.
- Enjoy Christmas cookies and hot chocolate at the finish.
Standout details
- Ugly Sweater contest with prizes
- Choose Team Santa, Grinch, or Yeti
- Supports Team Hopeful's doggy daycare
- Post-race Christmas cookies and hot chocolate
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Solid Challenge
Typical course trends
- Typically hilly
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Nov 29, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
7mo 2d 22h 7m leftBinghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch)
Closes Nov 29, 2026, 4:59 AM EST · From $40.22
Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa)
Closes Nov 29, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $40.22
Other options
1 option · closes Nov 29, 2026, 6:59 AM EST
7mo 2d 10h 7m leftUgly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk
Closes Nov 29, 2026, 6:59 AM EST · From $40.22
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Willow Running USA is excited bring back the Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K for year #3. What better way to conclude the year long running season that with a high spirit, festive 5K run in your favorite ugly sweater or Christmas attire spreading good cheer along the way.. We will have Awards for Overall and Masters winners (M/F) as well as Age Group winners. There will be a Ugly Sweater contest with prizes for the Ugliest, Most Unique and of course the Classic Ugly Sweater look.
Once again you'll be able to choose to run for either Team Santa or Team Grinch. New for 2026 will be Team Yeti for those who prefer to walk the 5K rather than run. Post race Christmas cookies and hot chocolate for all finishers as well.
Great fun, great run and always for a great cause! This years benefactor is Team Hopeful a local not for profit organization whose incredible mission executed through Pawlandias is to create a doggy daycare that will employ people with special needs.
The Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K will be held on Sunday November 29, 2026 at Otsiningo Park Binghamton, NY, United States, New York with a start time at 10:00am.
If you are part of a group of 4 or more please be sure to email us at willowrunningNY@gmail.com to receive a coupon code for discounted entry pricing.