Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K
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Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K
The Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K takes place on November 29, 2025, at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool, New York. This is the 11th annual running of the event. The race includes in-person and virtual options organized as Team Santa and Team Grinch entries. All participants receive a custom stocking (Team Santa or Team Grinch) and a custom finisher medal. A post-race awards ceremony and party will be held at the Cobblestone in Liverpool, with awards for Overall and Age Group winners and prizes for best dress.
Logistics and extra details
The event location is 106 Lake Dr., Liverpool, NY 13088, with packet pick-up pre-race listed as TBD and race day packet pick-up scheduled at the Salt Museum (near the start/finish area) from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM. Entry fees listed in the event information include $40.50 (incl. $3 fee) for in-person entries, $43 for the virtual Team Santa option, and $48 for the virtual Team Grinch option; prices increase after October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. One virtual entry shows registration ending November 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM EST. Donations will go to Ainsley’s Angels of Syracuse, and the race will also work with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots. An ugly sweater contest will award prizes for Best, Most Creative, and Funniest sweaters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.