Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Hamilton
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2026 Santa Shuffle Hamilton: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The event is a community fundraising run and walk in support of The Salvation Army, held on Main Street West in Hamilton, Ontario. It is presented as the Hamilton edition of The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle, a national fundraising activity that supports local Salvation Army programs.
Registration for 2026 uses a single category that covers both running and walking participants. Registered participants receive a personalized race bib and a finisher's medal that also serves as a Christmas tree ornament. The listed registration fee is CA$61.59, with automatic discounts applied for youth and seniors and for group registrations.
Distances:
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
Fundraising is integrated into the event. Donors receive an online confirmation and The Salvation Army issues official tax receipts for donations over CA$20. Fundraising reward tiers for 2026 include a limited edition buff for those who raise CA$50 or more, a toque for those who raise CA$150 or youth who raise CA$100, and a limited edition hoodie for the first 500 participants across Canada who raise CA$500 or more.
Race kit pickup is scheduled on the two days before the main event at designated locations in Burlington and Hamilton. The event lists Fortinos Hamilton Main St and a Main Street West address in Hamilton as the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
