Ugly Sweater 5k

Name: Ugly Sweater 5k
Start: 2026-12-13
Location: Sarasota, Central Florida

calendar_today December 13, 2026 location_on 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, Central Florida 34241

About This Event

Wear your favorite and best ugly sweater for there will be judges on site and whoever wins gets the UGLY SWEATER AWARDS also that persons sweater will be next years medal & they receive 2 FREE entrees! (Age appropriate Sweater for the medal)

Breakfast BBQ after the run!

Please note that parking is extremely limited this is why we have a 100-person registration cap. We strongly encourage all participants to carpool. Additional parking is available just down the street.

Categories: Age Group Awards <12, 13-19 20-44 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70+ OVERALL M/F WINNERS Important Pre-Race Details: 5K STARTS AT 7:30AM SHARP

PACKET PICKUP IS THE MORNING OF THE RACE STARTING AT 6AM Rothenback Park with paved trails amid ponds & wetlands, plus 2 playgrounds & a pavilion for picnics. Public restroom · Dogs are allowed · Picnic tables Address: 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

Let’s Make It Fun! We can’t wait to see you for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and great memories. Thank you for being part of this exciting, ugly sweater 5k run!

Happy Racing! 🏅🎉

Race Distances

schedule 12/13/2026 07:30

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Registration Pricing

5k

$35.00

+ $3.10 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $40.00 after Nov 1, 2026

Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ugly Sweater 5k 2026?

Ugly Sweater 5k takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida.

What distances does Ugly Sweater 5k offer?

Ugly Sweater 5k features a 5K.

Where does Ugly Sweater 5k take place?

Ugly Sweater 5k is held at 8650 Bee Ridge Rd in Sarasota, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.

How do I register for Ugly Sweater 5k?

Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.

Is there a promo code for Ugly Sweater 5k?

Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Race Day Schedule

12/13/2026 07:30

5K Start

Registration

calendar_today December 13, 2026

location_on 8650 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, Central Florida 34241

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