The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk

The Ugly Sweater 5K or 10K Race/Walk runs in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on November 7, 2026. The 10K race or walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K race or walk follows at 9:15 a.m. Both are open to walkers as well as runners, and the theme is right there in the name.

Costume races come with a practical warning: a sweater that looks great at the start becomes a problem two miles in, so wear something you can push up or unzip and pin your bib to the outer layer. Beyond that, the 10K is the real challenge at 6.2 miles and wants eight weeks of consistent running behind it. The 5K is friendlier, and anyone used to being on their feet for an hour can walk it comfortably.