When does the Utica Ugly Sweater 5K sell out?

Utica Ugly Sweater 5K hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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Utica Ugly Sweater 5K

Q: How hard is the Utica Ugly Sweater 5K 5K?

Utica Ugly Sweater 5K is a 5K on a road course in New York Mills, New York. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Utica Ugly Sweater 5K?

Race-day weather in New York Mills can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 11:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

December 6, 2026

New York Mills, New York

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

About the Race

UTICA UGLY SWEATER 5K December 6, 2026 Come join us for the 9th Annual Utica Ugly Sweater 5K! All runners participating in this years Utica Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa or Team Grinch) will receive a custom long sleeve shirt and custom finisher medal. New for 2026 will be the addition of the Yeti 5K Walk. Those preferring to walk the 5K will receive a custom winter beanie as well as a well deserved finisher medal. Post race party at Pizza Boys with free food for the runners and beer specials. ...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

beer

festive

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Utica Ugly Sweater 5K 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.