Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - St. John's
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2026 Santa Shuffle St. John's: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The event is a community fundraising run and walk in support of The Salvation Army held at the Royal St. John’s Regatta Boathouse, 10 Clancey Drive, St. John’s, NL, Canada. It combines a short fun run and a family friendly walk and is presented as a national Santa Shuffle fundraiser with local fundraising for the Salvation Army.
Available distances include:
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
Registration for 2026 uses a single option labelled "Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk." The listed registration fee is CA$61.70 (CA$55.00 plus Race Roster processing fees). Each registered participant receives a personalized race bib and a finisher's medal that also serves as a Christmas tree ornament.
Fundraising elements include donation tracking and rewards. The event page shows CA$66.45 raised toward a CA$10,000 goal. Fundraising recognition for 2026 includes a buff for $50 raised, a toque for $150 raised (youth threshold $100), and a limited hoodie for early fundraisers who reach $500. Donors receive an online confirmation and The Salvation Army issues official tax receipts for donations over $20.
Automatic discounts are applied at checkout: youth 18 and under and seniors 65 and over receive CA$10 off, groups of 4 to 9 receive 10% off per registration, and groups of 10 or more receive 15% off per registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
