Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Ottawa
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2026 Santa Shuffle Ottawa: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The Santa Shuffle Ottawa is a fundraising event held in support of The Salvation Army. The event is part of a national campaign that raises funds for local Salvation Army programs that provide food, shelter, and practical support to people and families in need. The Ottawa edition takes place on December 5, 2026, at Lansdowne Park, meeting near the Aberdeen Pavilion (525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON).
Registration for 2026 uses a single, simplified option: Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk.
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
Each registered participant receives a personalized race bib and a one-of-a-kind finisher's medal that also serves as a Christmas tree ornament. The published registration fee is CA$61.59. Automatic discounts apply at checkout: youth (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over) receive CA$10 off, groups of 4–9 receive 10% off per registration, and groups of 10 or more receive 15% off per registration.
Fundraising features include limited-edition recognition items for set fundraising thresholds: a buff at CA$50, a toque at CA$150 (youth threshold CA$100), and a hoodie for early fundraisers who reach CA$500. Donors receive an online confirmation, and official tax receipts are issued for donations over CA$20. The event page lists CA$1,418.37 raised toward a CA$40,000.00 goal and shows participant and sponsor information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
