Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Halifax
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About the race
The Santa Shuffle Halifax is a community fundraising run and walk held in support of The Salvation Army on December 5, 2026, in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. The route for the event runs along First Lake Trail. Pre-race festivities and race kit pickup take place at 51 Metropolitan Ave, Lower Sackville; there is no parking available at that address on event day, but street and nearby business parking are within walking distance. The event follows a single registration option labeled Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk.
Each registered participant receives a personalized race bib and a one-of-a-kind finisher's medal that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament. The listed registration fee is CA$61.65. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout: youth 18 and under and seniors 65 and over receive CA$10 off; group discounts are 10% for groups of 4 to 9 and 15% for groups of 10 or more. The Santa Shuffle is presented as a national fundraising initiative for The Salvation Army.
Fundraising rewards for 2026 include a buff for those who raise CA$50 or more, a toque for those who raise CA$150 or more (youth threshold CA$100), and a limited hoodie for the first 500 participants across Canada to raise CA$500 or more. Donations over CA$20 receive an official tax receipt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
