Tacky Sweater 5K
About the Event
Come out and participate to be a part of the seventh annual fun festive holiday event that features a 5K run and a 5K walk. Live, Love, Run or Volunteer Tacky in support of EVMS Melanoma Awareness.
We have a great course in store for you this year. The race will start and finish in front of Smartmouth Brewery in the Chelsea District of Norfolk. Part of the course will be along the scenic Elizabeth River Trail through scenic West Ghent, over the Mid-Town Tunnel, through Plum Point Park on the Elizabeth River and back to Smartmouth Brewery. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal.
The Tacky Sweater 5K raises money for EVMS Dermatology and the Dermatology Student Group. Our mission is to provide the highest level of dermatologic care to all, while fostering a culture of excellence in education, discovery, and service to our community.
Early packet pickup and opportunity to register on Friday, December 6th from 5PM to 7PM, at Smartmouth Brewing Company 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507. Stick around for a festive party in Chelsea and a special visit by the Krampus parade.
Be sure to stick around at Smartmouth Brewery for a festive post race party with Food, entertainment, Smartmouth beer, Awards, Giveaways and Tacky Sweater contest
The race starts and finishes in front of Smartmouth Brewery and loops around West Ghent and Plum Point Park on the Elizabeth River Trail
Join fellow runners on December 5, 2026 for the Tacky Sweater 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Norfolk.
Races Offered
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5K Run/Walk
Register for this category if you plan to run, or run/walk the event onsite
5K Run/Walk Virtual
Register for this category if you wish to run the 5K on your own course. You may complete your 5K anytime between December 4th and 5th. Track you time on RunKeeper or any of your favorite tracking apps and post your time on the results page.
About Norfolk
Tacky Sweater 5K takes place in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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