Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K
About this race
Willow Running USA is excited bring back the Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K for year #3. What better way to conclude the year long running season that with a high spirit, festive 5K run in your favorite ugly sweater or Christmas attire spreading good cheer along the way.. We will have Awards for Overall and Masters winners (M/F) as well as Age Group winners. There will be a Ugly Sweater contest with prizes for the Ugliest, Most Unique and of course the Classic Ugly Sweater look.
Once again you'll be able to choose to run for either Team Santa or Team Grinch. New for 2026 will be Team Yeti for those who prefer to walk the 5K rather than run. Post race Christmas cookies and hot chocolate for all finishers as well.
Great fun, great run and always for a great cause! This years benefactor is Team Hopeful a local not for profit organization whose incredible mission executed through Pawlandias is to create a doggy daycare that will employ people with special needs.
The Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K will be held on Sunday November 29, 2026 at Otsiningo Park Binghamton, NY, United States, New York with a start time at 10:00am.
If you are part of a group of 4 or more please be sure to email us at willowrunningNY@gmail.com to receive a coupon code for discounted entry pricing.
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Running
Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa)
Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch)
Virtual - Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa)
Run 3.1 miles anytime in the month of November or December. Be sure to submit your time when completed. If you are unable to attend the pre-race packet pickup event(s) we will mail you your swag and finisher medal.
Virtual - Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch)
Run 3.1 miles anytime in the month of November or December. Be sure to submit your time when completed. If you are unable to attend the pre-race packet pickup event(s) we will mail you your swag and finisher medal.
Walking
Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk
If you prefer to walk the 5K course rather than run we have your team ready. Join Team Yeti for this wonderful Ugly Sweater 5K.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Binghamton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 4:33 PM local time (EST) in Binghamton on November 29, 2026 — 9h 23m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 25 Binghamton events
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