Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Ottawa
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2026 Santa Shuffle Ottawa: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The event is a community fundraising run and walk in support of The Salvation Army, held at Lansdowne Park near the Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa. It is presented as part of a national Santa Shuffle campaign that supports local Salvation Army programs providing food, shelter, and practical assistance.
Registration for 2026 uses a single option: Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk.
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
Each participant receives a personalized race bib and a one‑of‑a‑kind finisher's medal that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament. The listed registration fee for the individual option is CA$61.59. Youth (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over) receive CA$10 off registration; group discounts apply automatically at checkout for groups of four or more.
Fundraising features include the Holiday Hope Champion recognition and limited edition rewards: a buff for $50 raised, a toque for $150 raised (youth threshold $100), and a limited hoodie for early fundraisers who meet a $500 threshold. Donors receive an online donation confirmation and The Salvation Army issues official tax receipts for donations over CA$20.
Event statistics and supporters are published for the Ottawa edition: 471 participants are listed and CA$8,780.64 has been raised toward a CA$40,000 goal. Sponsors include Running Room, Hobin Architecture, Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Lansdowne, Liberty Fitness and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
