Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5k & Merry Mile

Event Overview

• Date: December 12th, 2026
• Time: 4 PM
• Location: 1898 Legacy Park Dr, Norman, OK
• URL: Registration Link

Race Description

• Theme: Bundle up in your brightest, tackiest, and most wonderfully outrageous holiday sweaters or holiday costume for the Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5K and Merry Mile.
• Course: This festive winter run brings together all the cozy charm of the season with a mischievous splash of Grinch‑y green fun. Runners and walkers of all ages will wind through the course filled with laughter, and spirited surprises.
• Post-Race Celebration: After you cross the finish, stick around as we count down together to the moment the park lights up for the holidays — a perfect way to kick off the season!
• Awards: Norman Race Series awards will be presented at this event for all participants who completed every race in the series.

Race Details

• Options: Are you feeling a little Green & Grinchy for the 3.1, or is the Merry Mile more your holiday style?
• Events:
  • Green & Grinchy 5k - 3.1 Mile Certified FAST & FLAT course
  • Merry Mile - a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
• Location Info: Legacy Park is located at 1898 Legacy Park Drive in Norman, just off of I-35 and Robinson Street, and is next to Redrock Canyon Grill.
• Notes: Runners will enjoy this flat and fast certified 5k course.

Participant Perks

• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a fun custom medal.
• Race Bib: Custom race bib (with timing tag for 5k participants).
• Family Fun: Grinchy fun for the whole family!
• T-shirts: Race shirts are a $15 add-on for adults and youth. Any remaining shirts will be sold at the race while supplies and sizes last.

Registration Information

• Series Registration: Register for each race in the series! Sign up for the full series to save 20% and be eligible for end‑of‑series awards.
• Upcoming Series Races:
  • Shamrock Gold Quest 5k/1 Mile Fun Run/1 Mile Beer Run - March 14th at Ruby Grant Park
  • The Office Olympics 5K & Dunder Dash - May 9th at Legacy Park
  • Norman Fourth Fest Firecracker 5K - July 4th at Legacy Park
  • Run For Your Life 5k & Trick or Treat Trot 1 Mile - October 24th at Ruby Grant Park
  • Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5k & Merry Mile - December 12th at Legacy Park
• Race Day Registration: Race Day Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the race start at all races, and payment by credit/debit card only will be accepted for your online onsite registration should spots remain available on race day.
• Packet Pickup: Kick off race week with us for all races in the series at Beanstalk Coffee & Sno (3408 36th Ave NW, Norman) for pre‑race packet pickup!

Additional Information

• Race Day Pickup: Race‑day pickup will also be available on site starting one hour before the race.
• Encouragement: We strongly encourage everyone to grab packets early prior to race day to skip race day lines and head to the start line on time.