CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Edwardsville (Trinity Lutheran Ministries). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 30.
Course and race notes
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Time to put on your ugliest sweater and join us on Saturday, December 12th, 2026 as Trinity Lutheran Ministries presents the 10th annual CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5K! This year we have a lot to celebrate. Our race is celebrating 10 years and Trinity is celebrating 125 years!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
To Saturday, December 19, 2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Sep 18, 2026
Race day in Edwardsville
Weather
45° / 28°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Alton - Melvin Price L&D, IL (12 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 4:38 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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