The Ugly Sweater 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $55 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $45$55 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Nov 1, then $55 until Dec 1, then $60 until Dec 19, then $65 until Dec 19.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in Nevada, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Las Vegas runs 40:11, about 12:56 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:19 and men in 32:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 2,390 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89131
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 65°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.
Race details
- Where
- 9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89131Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,390 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Ugly Sweater 5k?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nevada?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in Nevada, which costs $37 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89131.
From the organizers
The Ugly Sweater 5K 🎄🦌🎰
Break out your holiday spirit—and your questionable fashion choices—for The Ugly Sweater 5K!
Join Red Rock Running Company on Saturday, December 19 at 8:00am at Floyd Lamb Park for a festive 5K filled with holiday cheer, ugly sweaters, and a little Las Vegas flair. Whether you're racing for a PR, jogging with friends, or just here to show off the ugliest sweater you can find, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
This year's theme is “Santa Lost Everything at the Casino”—apparently Rudolph and the crew are going to have to run home. 🎅🎲🦌