What is the weather usually like on race day for the Ugly Sweater 5K, presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Manchester, NH, December race mornings typically start near 21°F and warm to around 37°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

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Ugly Sweater 5K, presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka

Manchester, NH

Sat, Dec 19, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 19th, 2026

Where

1211 S Mammoth Rd, Manchester NH

Distances

See race page

Typical weather

21–37°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

33–57°F

rain

2024

25–41°F

rain

2023

30–46°F

dry

2022

25–38°F

dry

2021

18–34°F

rain

2020

3–27°F

dry

2019

5–18°F

dry

2018

20–39°F

dry

2017

21–49°F

dry

2016

12–26°F

dry

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About this race

UGLY SWEATER 5K

presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka

Saturday, December 19, 2026 • 9:00 AM • Backyard Brewery • Manchester, NH

Your registration can include:
• Official Tito's Ugly Sweater (First 50 registrants guaranteed, then 50 raffled off to anyone who registers on Wednesday 10/28)

• Custom Finisher's Medal

• Post-race beverage ticket, featuring our Hot Cocoa Bar
• Free Finisher Photos

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We'll be honest, it's costing us way more to produce this race every year, and we know all your entry fees are going up too. We've also heard from a lot of you that you'd rather pay less and not get a race t-shirt. We heard you! We've removed the free t-shirt with registration and lowered the entry fee. If you wish to add on a shirt at registration, you can add a shirt during signup for $10.
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It's time to dig out those ugly sweaters and join us for your favorite holiday-themed race of the year, the 10th Annual Ugly Sweater 4-Miler, presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka! 100% of race proceeds will go to benefit three local animal rescue groups; the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, New Hampshire SPCA, and the Monadnock Humane Society.

This 21+ event is one that is not to miss and will include: holiday fun, great four-mile course, post-race party, music, drinks & more!

Please note that this is a 21+ event. No runners under the age of 21 will be allowed on course. Due to the New England weather this is also a rain, snow, or shine event.