Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for SYRACUSE Ugly Sweater 5K RUNNERS...
As we are sure you are aware, most of Onondaga County is in the "Yellow Zone" which limits gathering sizes to 25 people for outdoor events. 2020 has been the year of adjustments and adaptations. We have done what we can to put on in-person race events and our running community has embraced our protocols and helped to make the events fun as well as safe.

With regret we will only be offering the Syracuse Ugly Sweater as a modified in-person Virtu"REAL" or a Virtual event over 3 days.

• VirtuREAL means that you self-time & run the actual 3.1 mile course (directional signs will be up).
• Virtual means that you self-time & run any 3.1 mile course. (IE. in your neighborhood, at the park, etc).

OPTION 1: The VirtuREAL course has a start & finish at the Elks Lodge (3730 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027) and will be set up on Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 9am-12pm. There is plenty of parking and there will be a bathroom available on Friday & Saturday- not on Sunday though.

• The start line- a big rainbow blow-up arch is visible from the parking area. We ask that you do a quick headcount when you arrive.
  • If you see fewer than 20 people (runners/volunteers), you are welcome to go to the start area and take off for your run/walk.
  • If you see 20+ people, please remain in your vehicle until you see that number decline below 20.
• We will be moving all registrants into a virtual event on RunSignUp. That enables you to sign onto your account and submit your time. website (click the grey/white head and shoulder silhouette, then Profile, then submit your Results by clicking the "submit virtual results" tab). You will have until Sunday (Nov 29) at 4pm to submit your results. We will have Overall and Age Group winners.

OPTION 2: Virtual event- If you choose to run the Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K as a "virtual" event you can run/walk anywhere you would like between Friday (Nov 27) and Sunday (Nov 29) at 4pm.

• We will be moving all registrants into a virtual event on RunSignUp. That enables you to sign onto your account and submit your time. website (click the grey/white head and shoulder silhouette, then Profile, then submit your Results by clicking the "submit virtual results" tab).
• You will have until Sunday (Nov 29) at 4pm to submit your results. We will have Overall and Age Group winners

PACKET PICK-UP:
At Willow Health and Wellness Center, 3090 Belgium Road (Rt. 31- behind physical Therapy Plus), Baldwinsville, NY 13027

• Friday (Nov 27) 8:30am-11am
• Saturday (Nov 28) 8:30am-11am
• Sunday (Nov 29) 8:30am-11am

Whether you are running the Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K as a virtual or as a modified in-person (Virtu"REAL") event please plan on coming to Willow HWC on one of these 3 days to pick up your swag.

For both the virtual and virtu"REAL" we will be posting pictures and videos on the event Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RunTheUglySweater5k
. We encourage all participants to submit your own photos and videos as well. We will have awards/prizes for the annual Ugly Sweater Costume Contest.

The Dryden Ugly Sweater 5K (Dec 5th) and the Utica Ugly Sweater 5K (Dec 6th) at this point are still on as actual in-person race events as they are not in the yellow zone. For those interested in running in one of those events, you do have the option of transferring your registration at no charge. Simply email us at willowrunningNY@gmail.com and we can make that happen.

Before you come to the event...

• Know your start time that you registered for
• Leave ample time to pick up bib & swag before your start
• Bring your own hydration liquids and sanitizing wipes/hand sanitizer
• Try to use a bathroom facility before you arrive
• Please bring a face covering to wear

What to do when you get to the site…

• Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time you signed up for
• Park in the designated area. There will be attendants directing you.
• Wait at your car until 30 minutes prior to your start time. Please stretch and hydrate at your car.
• 30 minutes before your start make your way to the Packet Pick Up

At the Packet Pick Up area…

• Please wear a face covering
• Get to PPU area not sooner than 20 min. prior to your start time.
• You will get a custom hat, gloves and your BIB (do not forget to grab some pins).
• After you have your swag, drop it off at your car and pin on your bib (on the front)

At the start line…

• Make your way to the start line just before the start time.
• Please wear a face covering and social distance until the race begins.
• Once you start running and are apart from other runners you can remove your face covering

During the race…

• There will be a 1 hydration stations with drinks poured.
• We ask that you help yourself to a cup (we cannot hand them to you).
• Garbage cans will be placed shortly after the stops.
• If you are walking, please maintain a 6’ social distance with any other walkers or wear a face covering.

At the finish line...

• Yay! you finished
• Get your finisher medal!
• Near the finish there will be water & Monster hydration drinks
• Please maintain a social distance