Guelph Santa Parade Run
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About the race
Guelph Santa Parade Run takes place in downtown Guelph on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The event is an all-Santa run held immediately before the community parade and follows the Santa Parade route through downtown. The running distance is 3 kilometres and all participants wear Santa costumes, which are included in the registration fee.
The route is currently tentative pending updates from the City of Guelph related to construction. The event lists three opportunities to pick up the Santa suit at The Running Works and at the start line behind the River Run Centre. Registration is limited and the event lists a fundraising partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph; proceeds support that organization.
Organizers also list volunteer needs for course marshals and two lead bikes to assist on the course. Following the run, the Guelph Community Santa Parade travels down the same course. The event description includes photos from a previous year and notes fundraising activity associated with the run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
