Gingerbread Run
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About the race
Gingerbread Run 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, with the start and finish at the YWCA Saskatoon parking lot in Saskatoon, SK (510-25th Street). The event supports the YWCA Saskatoon and reports net proceeds are donated to that organization.
Created by Brainsport, the Gingerbread Run is a 5K fun run held on the paved Meewasin Trail. The route follows the trail to almost the Circle Drive North Bridge and returns to the YWCA. Strollers, wagons and carriages attached to runners are allowed. Following tradition, three people dressed as Gingerbread Men run on the course in full costume.
Participant inclusions listed for the event include a Gingerbread Run bunnyhug, race bib, a custom finishers medal and gingerbread cookies after the run. The event listing shows the Gingerbread Run 5KM registration was sold out and a listed price of CA$67.08 for the Oct 8 to Nov 21 period.
Package pick up is listed for Saturday, November 21, at the YWCA Saskatoon, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; there is no package pick up on event day and participants must have their race bib to participate. The listing notes no refunds. Post event hospitality includes hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies. The fundraising section reports CA$6,807.85 raised against a CA$3,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
