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Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half

Race Date

Nov 28, 2026

Location

Fairfax Station, VA

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Location
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K trail run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
202

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Fairfax Station, VA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K trail run

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size9/15

~76 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty10/20

10% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 6 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:32:40

Weather5/10

typical high 49°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

34°

Afternoon (High)

49°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

64%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 202 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

202

Median time

2:21:14

Latest turnout

49

States

19

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:103:45

Turnout by year

20232025

'23'24'25
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Frequently asked

When is the Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half?

The Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half is held on Saturday, November 28, 2026.

Where does the Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half take place?

It takes place in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

What distances does the Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K trail run.

Is the Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half course flat and good for a PR?

The Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half?

HalfRuns has finish records for 202 runners who have completed the Ugly Sweater Dash 5K, 10K, & Half.

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