Tacky Sweater 5K
Typically 40–54°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
36–46°F
rain
2024
32–53°F
dry
2023
42–51°F
dry
2022
36–53°F
dry
2021
45–57°F
dry
2020
45–60°F
rain
2019
40–51°F
dry
2018
36–43°F
dry
2017
48–66°F
dry
2016
45–54°F
rain
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About this race
Come out and participate to be a part of the seventh annual fun festive holiday event that features a 5K run and a 5K walk. Live, Love, Run or Volunteer Tacky in support of EVMS Melanoma Awareness.
We have a great course in store for you this year. The race will start and finish behind Afterglow Brewing in the Railroad District of Norfolk. Part of the course will be along the scenic Elizabeth River Trail through around Old Dominion University and along the Elizabeth River Trail back to Afterglow Brewing. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal.
The Tacky Sweater 5K raises money for EVMS Dermatology and the Dermatology Student Group. Our mission is to provide the highest level of dermatologic care to all, while fostering a culture of excellence in education, discovery, and service to our community.
Early packet pickup and opportunity to register on Friday, December 4th from 5PM to 7PM, at Afteglow Brewing 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23508. Stick around for a festive party.
Be sure to stick around at Afterglow Brewing for a festive post race party with Food, entertainment, craft beer, Awards, Giveaways and Tacky Sweater contest
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