Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Hamilton
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2026 Santa Shuffle Hamilton
The Santa Shuffle Hamilton is a fundraising Fun Run and Elf Walk held in support of The Salvation Army. The event takes place in Hamilton on Main Street West at Fortinos and is part of a national campaign that raises funds for local Salvation Army services.
Registration for 2026 uses a single option: Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk. The published registration fee is CA$61.59 (listed as CA$55.00 plus processing fees). Each participant receives a personalized race bib and a finisher's medal that doubles as a Christmas Tree Ornament.
Distances:
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
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 4–9 and 15% for groups of 10 or more. Fundraising incentives 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-edition hoodie for the first 500 participants across Canada who raise CA$500 or more. Donors receive an online confirmation and tax receipts are issued for donations over CA$20.
Race kit pickup is scheduled in the days before the event in Burlington and Hamilton. The event lists Running Room as a sponsor and shows CA$642.55 raised toward a CA$10,000 goal with 27 participants registered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
