Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K

Race Event start time 11:00am

Come celebrate the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season with a fun but competitive Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K. The 10th Annual Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K will once again be held at Onondaga Lake Park under the Lights on the Lake. All race participants will have the option of receiving a custom Ugly Sweater 5k long sleeve shirt, a unique winter headband (Team Santa or Team Grinch) and custom finisher medal. New for 2024 is a No Shirt/Headband option. All participants will receive a finisher medal.

Post race awards ceremony and party will be at the Cobblestone in Liverpool.  There will be awards for the Overall and Age Group winners as well as prizes for best in dress.

All donations, both financial and in-kind will go to the Syracuse Rescue Mission this year. Please bring lightly used winter clothing donations to the race. There will be a truck on location accepting items. They are especially seeking winter items ie. coats, boots, (sneakers as well) hats, mittens, socks and toiletries (tooth paste, tooth brushes, combs, etc.)

Pre-event Packet Pickup (PPU) will be held at the Clay, NY Dick's Sporting Goods store on Weds, November 27from 3:00pm-6:00pm. You are welcome to pickup for others or have others pickup for you. Race Day PPU will be held at the Salt Museum @ 106 Lake Dr., Liverpool, NY 13088 starting at 9:30am. Race starts at 11:00am