Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K

Rochester Ugly Sweater 5K is held at North Ponds Park in Webster, New York, on December 5, 2026, and organized by Willow Running. The 5K and the Yeti 5K Walk both start at 11:00 AM. Runners receive a long-sleeve shirt and a finisher medal, while walkers get a winter hat and a medal. Overall and age-group winners are recognized at a post-race celebration with food, drinks and an ugly sweater contest, and entries support Friends of Webster Park.

An 11:00 AM start is the latest you will find on a December morning, so treat it like a midday workout: normal breakfast, a light snack two hours out, and a proper warm-up. Separate run and walk categories mean you can pick the one that matches your intention without slowing anyone down.