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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Coolidge Building, Nicholasville KY
5K
31–46°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
26–34°F
rain
2024
24–36°F
dry
2023
28–50°F
dry
2022
33–46°F
dry
2021
27–46°F
dry
2020
44–58°F
rain
2019
25–46°F
dry
2018
30–49°F
dry
2017
22–45°F
dry
2016
34–45°F
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About this race
St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K
We are pleased to announce the 10th Annual St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 4:30 pm at the Coolidge Building (499 East Maple Street).
Race Day Timeline
- Packet Pick-up: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Race Day
- Race Start: 4:30 pm Ugly Sweater 3K
- Awards Presentation: 5:15 pm at the Courthouse
- Important: Be off the course by 5:30 pm when the St. Nich Christmas Parade starts.
Race Features
- Commemorative Sweatshirts: Unisex sizes YS, YM, YL, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Community Spirit: Christmas music and fellowship
- Awards: Overall top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F for each age division 0-80+
- Timing: Chip timing provided by RaceRise
Additional Features
- Free Race Photos: Thank you to Dramatic Captures Photography
- Festive Prize: Special prize for the most festive-dressed runner
- Route Map: 2025 UGLY SWEATER 3K ROUTE MAP
Packet Pickup
We will hold a packet pickup on Friday, December 12th from 2-5 pm at the Coolidge Building. There will also be race-day pickup (Saturday, 12/12/26) from 2-4 pm at the Coolidge Building.
More Information
For additional details, visit our official race page.
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