Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Ottawa
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2026 Santa Shuffle Ottawa: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle is a national fundraising event that supports local Salvation Army work across Canada. The Ottawa event takes place at Lansdowne Park, meeting near the Aberdeen Pavilion (525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3) on December 5, 2026.
Distances offered:
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
For 2026 registration is simplified to a single option: "Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk". Each registration includes 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$61.59. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout: youth (18 and under) and seniors (65+) receive CA$10 off; groups of 4–9 receive 10% off per registration and groups of 10 or more receive 15% off per registration.
The event lists a fundraising goal of CA$40,000 and shows CA$108.31 raised so far. Donors receive a confirmation and official tax receipts for donations over CA$20. Fundraising incentives for 2026 include limited-edition items for participants who meet donation or fundraising thresholds, such as a buff for early $50 donors, a toque for those who raise CA$150 (CA$100 for youth), and a hoodie for the first participants who raise CA$500. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
