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 takes place on December 5, 2026 at the Royal St. John's Regatta Boathouse, 10 Clancey Drive, St. John's, NL. The course starts at the boathouse on Quidi Vidi Lake and finishes on the Boulevard side across from the legion. The event is held in support of The Salvation Army.
Distances:
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
Registration uses a single option labeled "Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk." The listed fee is CA$61.70 (CA$55.00 plus processing fees). Youth (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over) receive a CA$10 discount. Group discounts apply automatically: 10% off for groups of 4 to 9 and 15% off for groups of 10 or more. The page shows 237 spots remaining.
Each participant receives a personalized race bib and a finisher's medal that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament. The event supports local Salvation Army work; the fundraising goal is CA$10,000 and CA$54.72 is shown as raised to date. Fundraising rewards for 2026 include a buff for those who raise CA$50 or more, a toque for those who raise CA$150 (youth threshold CA$100), and a limited-edition hoodie for the first 500 participants across Canada who raise CA$500 or more. Donors receive an online confirmation and tax receipts for donations over CA$20.
The Running Room is listed as a sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
