What is the weather usually like on race day for the Ugly Sweater 5k?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Lansing, MI, December race mornings typically start near 27°F and warm to around 38°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 2 of the last 10 years.

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Ugly Sweater 5k

Lansing, MI

Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Where

Lansing, MI, Lansing MI

Distance

Typical weather

27–38°F · low rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

7–25°F

dry

2024

17–31°F

dry

2023

29–37°F

dry

2022

27–40°F

dry

2021

29–41°F

rain

2020

28–35°F

dry

2019

29–39°F

dry

2018

25–32°F

dry

2017

29–58°F

rain

2016

30–41°F

dry

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About this race

Ugly Sweater 5k takes place on December 5, 2026 in Lansing, MI. Visit the race website for full event details.

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Train with a club

Run clubs near Lansing to train with before race day.

East Lansing Run Club

East Lansing, MI

Playmakers Fitness Foundation

Okemos, MI

Ann Arbor Running Company

Ann Arbor, MI

RunGR

Grand Rapids, MI

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