Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick Up
Location: Otsiningo Park - Day of race (11/29/2026) packet pick up available starting one hour before the race at 9:00am. Official race start time is 10:00am.
Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Binghamton, New York
- Entry fee
- From $38 · goes up to $42 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt, a finisher medal and a hat
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch) | 5K | Nov 29, 202610:00 AM | $40$42 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa) | 5K | Nov 29, 202610:00 AM | $40$42 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk | 5K | Nov 29, 202610:00 AM | $38$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual - Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch)Virtual | 5K | Nov 29, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Virtual - Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa)Virtual | 5K | Nov 29, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $42 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch) and Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa): $40 until Oct 31, then $42 until Nov 29.
- Ugly Sweater 5K Yeti Walk: $38 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 29.
Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Binghamton runs 31:52, about 10:15 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:10 and men in 28:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Grinch) starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (3 years)104
finishers
33:38
median (10:51 /mi)
19:35
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Willow Running) for Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:18 or better, the top quarter in 28:06, and half the field in 33:38; the last tenth came in after 47:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:06 | 27:47 |
| 20-29 | 31:32 | 28:46 |
| 30-39 | 34:07 | 30:33 |
| 40-49 | 29:08 | 25:38 |
| 50-59 | 33:17 | 26:59 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 30:02 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 14 percent since 2023.
121
2023
100
2024
104
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 65 to 104 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:57 to 33:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 (+4%) | 33:38 | under 25:18 | 19:35 |
| 2024 | 100 (+54%) | 32:22 | under 25:06 | 19:49 |
| 2023 | 65 | 31:57 | under 24:09 | 19:36 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:06, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 29 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 41°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 48°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
5K Course Map
5K Course Map - Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K.
Shirt and medal
What you get!
This year's giveaway includes: Custom Long Sleeve Shirt. Finisher medal/ornament. Digital finisher certificate. Custom Ugly Sweater bib.
Race details
- Where
- 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,380 feet
- Included with entry
- Custom Shirt, finisher medal; Custom Winter Beanie, Finisher Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 29, 2026), 2025 (Nov 30, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K?
- Sunday, November 29, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $38 before processing fees, and rises to $42 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, a finisher medal and a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 104 runners finished the Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K (Team Santa); the median finish was 33:38 and the winner ran 19:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:06, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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.