Race Date
The race will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The race starts at 9:30am. Day of race check-in and registration will take place from 8:00–9:00am.
About the Race
The Clark Sports Center is excited to welcome back our Rockin’ Around Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Race! While this is a fun event for those participating, we are also raising funds for the Cooperstown Angel Network, who assists families with demonstrated need in the Cooperstown Central School District. Click here to learn how they help local families.
If you are unable to race, you can help in another way! Be an angel and volunteer for race Road Safety Patrol throughout the Village of Cooperstown. There are several major intersections on the race course that need help!
Race Location
The race will begin at Santa’s House in Pioneer Park at approximately 9:30am with Santa himself giving opening remarks.
Race Map
Race Cost
This year’s race cost is donation based.
Race Registration
Register at the Clark Sports Center or on race day from 8:00–9:00am at the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce (31 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown NY 13326). Youth under 18 years old must have a parent/guardian sign a youth waiver form. Adults must fill out a waiver form too.
Race Waiver Form
All runners must have a Clark Sports Center waiver form on file. Children 18 and under must have this waiver signed by a parent. Waivers will be available on at the race or can be downloaded and printed from our site.
Additional Information
- The race is a rain, snow or shine event
- Dress Warm and in your ugliest sweaters!
- Please bring ID
- Parking available at Doubleday Field, Clark Sports Center, or the Trolley Red Lot
- The race is timed, but is currently not a USATF sanctioned event
- A water stop will be placed near the halfway mark and at the end
- Please note that traffic will be allowed on all streets. Major intersections will be staffed.
- Please avoid personal listening devices