Tacky Sweater 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Norfolk (2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Suite 600). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 4.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Suite 600
Norfolk, VA 23508
Area: Norfolk, Chesapeake & Suffolk, Hampton Roads
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Dec 5, 2026
Opened Feb 27, 2026
Race day in Norfolk
Weather
55° / 38°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Norfolk S, VA (4.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:02 AM – 4:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- 43rd & Elkhorn Avenue Garage0.6 mi
- 43rd and Bluestone Avenue Garage0.6 mi
22 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- FR8 House Coffee Co cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Sanctuary at The Railyard restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Chicken Salad Chick quick bite0.2 mi
- Jimmy John's quick bite0.2 mi
21 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.