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Sat January 17, 2026
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You don't want to miss this one!
We're having a pajama party!~
Come out Johns Creek Pkwy & Johns Creek Court intersection in Johns Creek dressed in your best "ugly pajama" for a 5K run/walk! (Ugly pajamas are not required)
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I've coming with pajamas on (pjs not required)!

5K

Strikethrough Price: $40
Price: $35
Time: 9:00AM EST
Price increases after January 10, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
I'll be there, but no shirt (though I may regret it later)!

5K-No Shirt

Strikethrough Price: $35
Price: $30
Time: 9:00AM EST
Price increases after January 10, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Hate to miss it, but ship my shirt!

Virtual 5K

Price: $35
Registration ends January 10, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.fivestarntp.com/races/Ugly-Pajama-5K-Run.

Place

3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwannee, GA 30024

Special Parking Instructions: Please park on the West side of Johns Creek Pkwy. This will make it easy for you to get out when the race is over.

Description

Welcome to the Ugly Pajama 5K—the only race where the crazier the pajamas, the better! Today, we’re celebrating cozy chaos, bold patterns, fuzzy slippers, and everything fabulously mismatched. Whether you’re rocking reindeer onesies, plaid PJs, or sleepwear so questionable it should probably stay indoors… you’re in the perfect place.

This event brings together runners, walkers, families, and pajama enthusiasts of all kinds for a lighthearted, laughter-filled 5K. So zip up, tie those robe belts tight, and get ready to strut your stuff on the course. Comfort meets competition as we kick off this fun, spirited run—where style points are definitely awarded for ridiculousness.

We are running on Johns Creek Pkwy in Johns Creek, GA starting at 9:00 am.

There will be a finisher medal for everyone and a great race-themed shirt.

We’ll also be presenting overall and age-group awards in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under, giving runners of all ages a chance to shine.

Let’s embrace the silly, stay warm, and make some unforgettable (and very fashion-challenged) memories. Welcome to the Ugly Pajama 5K—let’s pajama-party our way to the finish line! 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Charity

Ugly Pajama 5K is proud to have the Northview High School Track and Field Booster Club as the 2026 charity partner.

The NHS Track & Field Booster Club is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the student-athletes of the Northview High School Track and Field program. We work to enhance the athletes' experience by providing resources, funding, and encouragement that help them to exceed their goals. Through fundraising, community involvement, and collaboration with families, teachers and coaches, the Boosters help ensure that athletes have the resources, opportunities and support they need to excel.

Volunteer

Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Here's how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 13 years or older - to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.

Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.

Sponsor

Ugly Pajama 5K is accepting sponsors. For sponsor inquiries, contact Sponsor.


Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Ugly Pajama 5K?

  1. Develop a relationship with your community.
  2. Express your support for the charity.
  3. Increase name-recognition in your community.

Partner Level Pricing--Current year's rates are based on last year's participation counts. Each race is priced individually. 

Registration Fees

Preview Registration: (ends 08/18):

-5K: $25 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $25


Early Bird Registration: (ends 09/18):

-5K: $30 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $30


Regular Registration: (ends 01/10):

-5K: $35 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $35


Late Registration: (ends 01/16):

-5K: $37.5 (no shirt save $5)


Race Day Registration:

-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)


*All participants registered by 01/07 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.

Event Schedule

January 7 

  •   Last day to register to guarantee a shirt in your size

January 17            

  • 8:00 AM  Race Day pickup & registration open at race site
  • 9:00 AM  Race Starts 

Virtual Running - How it works & Link for Time Submission

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?  Missed the event cap, but still want to participate or support the cause, and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you! 

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up, and register for the Ugly Pajama Virtual 5K Run!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib!  Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not), and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to be safe! 

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #UglyPajama5K #fivestarntp

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile page.

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until end of day January 20th.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

 

 

Awards & Goodies

We'll have awards for the following categories for the 5K:

  • Top 3 Overall M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Masters M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Senior Masters M/F
  • Top 3 in all the regular age groups 10 & Under through 80+. 

Awesome shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by 01/8.  Afterwards, shirts will be available while supplies last. 

Course & Timing

We're in North Georgia, and there's not much that anyone can call flat & fast.  However, this is a super nice course all within the park and just a few rolls. =)

Click here for course map

 

Water Stations

We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles

 

 

Groups & Teams

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family, and participate as a TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

  • 5+:  $2.50 off
  • 11:  $3.75 off
  • 21:  $5 off
  • 51+:  $6.25 off
  • 100+:  $7.50 off

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2025 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
 

Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2025. The number of spots available is based on the total registration.  See event website

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants; there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

Packet Pickup

We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.  If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.

RaceJoy


Available for Apple and Android devices.

Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Ugly Pajama 5K Run.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To

Directions

3835 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwannee, GA 30024

Special Parking Instructions: Please park on the West side of Johns Creek Pkwy. This will make it easy for you to get out when the race is over.

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