Holly Jolly Fun Run - Toronto
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About the race
The Holly Jolly Fun Run is a festive 5K held in Toronto on 22 November 2026 that follows The Original Santa Claus Parade route and finishes on Wellington Street just east of Yonge Street. The course runs along the parade route with large spectator crowds reported along the way. Registration is capped at 2,500 participants. Each registered runner receives a custom winter hat and a finisher medal.
Timing is by chip time, each kilometre is marked, and only participants wearing an official race bib are allowed to take part. Runners are asked to write important medical and contact information on the back of their bib and to wear the bib on the front of their shirt or jacket. Age and equipment rules are specified: participants must be at least 8 years old, and those under 10 years must run with an adult. Roller blades and pets are not permitted.
Strollers are permitted but must start at the rear of the field and follow instructions from the designated Stroller Captain. The event has a 1.5 hour time limit and the course is subject to change. Kit pick-up takes place at GoodLife Fitness, 7 Station Street, Toronto, with scheduled collection times on the two days before the run; there is no race day kit pick-up. A bag check operates at the start and bags are transported to the finish when collected in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
