Guelph Santa Parade Run
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Guelph Santa Parade Run 2026
The Guelph Santa Parade Run is billed as Guelph's first all-Santa run and takes place in Downtown Guelph on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The event consists of a three kilometre run along the Santa Parade route immediately before the Guelph Community Santa Claus Parade.
Santa costumes are provided as part of registration and all participants wear the suits during the run. Proceeds from the event support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph.
Santa suit pickup is available at three times and locations: Friday, December 4 from 6 to 7 pm at The Running Works; Saturday, December 5 from 11 am to 12 pm at The Running Works; or Saturday, December 5 starting at 3:30 pm at the start line on the trail behind the River Run Centre.
The published route is currently tentative pending updates from the City of Guelph on construction. Following the run, the Guelph Community Santa Claus Parade will travel the same course; participants may remain to watch the parade. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
