Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Ottawa
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2026 Santa Shuffle Ottawa: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The event at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa supports The Salvation Army's local work. It is listed as a community fundraising run and walk that raises funds to provide food, shelter, and practical support to people in need.
Distances
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
Registration is offered through a single option: Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk. The published registration fee is CA$61.59, which includes required processing fees. Each registered participant receives a personalized race bib and a one-of-a-kind finisher's medal that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament. Fundraising is built into the event; donors receive confirmations and the charity issues official tax receipts for donations over CA$20.
The event lists fundraising rewards for participants who raise funds: a buff for CA$50 or more, a toque for CA$150 or more (youth threshold CA$100), and a limited-edition hoodie for the first 500 participants who raise CA$500 or more.
Automatic discounts apply at checkout: youth (18 and under) and seniors (65+) receive CA$10 off; group discounts are 10% for groups of 4–9 and 15% for groups of 10 or more.
The site for the Ottawa event is near the Aberdeen Pavilion at 525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa ON K1S 5J3. The listing shows 179 participants and a fundraising total of CA$2,223.86 toward a CA$40,000 goal. Sponsors include Running Room, Hobin Architecture, Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Lansdowne, Greely Sand and Gravel Inc., Barrhaven Lions Club, and Fallingbrook Dental Centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
