Ugly Sweater 5K

Ugly Sweater 5K - December 13, 2025

This will be the 12th Consecutive LIVE EVENT running of the Ugly Sweater 5K in Caldwell, Idaho! Participants are eligible for prizes and awards. All runners and walkers will receive a unique Ugly Sweater 5K long-sleeved T-Shirt.

Come share your Christmas spirit with us by wearing your Ugly Sweater and joining us for a run/walk celebrating Christmas. Enjoy the Ugly Sweater contest, which will occur at 9:30am, and the raffle drawings, food, refreshments, and awards which will follow the race!!!

Canyon Track Club is a Not-For-Profit organization to benefit Youth Athletes. Registration for this event is not refundable, nor is it transferable. Whittenberger Park is a dog-friendly park. Well-behaved canines and their responsible owners are invited to join us for the Ugly Sweater 5K!

Ugly Sweater 5K is presented by Canyon Track Club, which strives to serve the people of Canyon County, Idaho and the surrounding areas of the Treasure Valley, promoting physical fitness among people of all ages through running and walking exercise.

UGLY SWEATER CONTEST!

UGLY SWEATER CONTEST will commence at 9:30am!!! Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk Race follows at 10:00am!!

Ugly Sweater 5K Course

The Ugly Sweater 5K course begins at Whittenberger Park. It immediately crosses the Boise River, circling Rotary Pond, follows the Caldwell Greenbelt path upriver to the Old Highway 30 Bridge, where it again crosses the Boise River. From there, it follows the Caldwell Greenbelt path downriver back to Whittenberger Park for an exciting finish!

AWARDS!

Overall & Age Groups
Overall Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male and Female finishers
Age Group Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male and Female finishers
Age Groups are as follows: 10 & Under; 11-12; 13-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & Up

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available at the Finish Line Gazebo Area at 8:45am on the morning of the race.

About Our Fund-Raising Efforts

Proceeds from Ugly Sweater 5K help fund the development of youth athletes for Junior Olympics, Nike Northwest XC in Boise, CHAMPS Western Regional XC (MT. SAC California), as well as Simplot Games (ISU's Holt Arena in Pocatello) indoor winter track events.