Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Sarasota, FL
Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Nov 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.
This is a holiday-themed run where the costume is the point. Runners show up in their worst ugly sweaters, and judges are on the course to pick a winner. A guided stretch happens in the minutes before the start, and the race director is out there to meet people before the gun.
The organizers ask people to carpool because spots are limited. Free food is waiting at the finish, which gives the post-race area a little more reason to stick around than most holiday runs.
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