Colorado · 5K
Ugly Sweater 5K
Ugly Sweater 5K is a 5K event held in Denver, Colorado. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat, fast course at Washington Park (~5,280 ft altitude)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- coloradorunnerevents.com
About the Ugly Sweater 5K
A flat, fast holiday 5K around Denver's Washington Park where runners don tacky sweaters, with an ugly-sweater race medal and finish-line expo of vendors, food and cookies.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Official BOLDERBoulder qualifier event; ugly-sweater costume contest
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Ugly Sweater 5K: common questions
- When is the Ugly Sweater 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ugly Sweater 5K held?
- In Denver, Colorado.
- What distances does the Ugly Sweater 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Ugly Sweater 5K?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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