Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Toronto
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2026 Santa Shuffle Toronto: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The event is a community fundraising run and walk that supports The Salvation Army. Funds raised at the Toronto event go directly to The Salvation Army Gateway Drop-in, a seventy-eight bed shelter and drop-in centre serving people experiencing homelessness and marginalization in Downtown Toronto.
Distances
- 5K Fun Run
- 1K Elf Walk
Participants register through a single option that covers either the run or the walk. Registration includes a personalized race bib and a finisher's medal that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament. The listed registration fee is CA$61.59 when applicable. Youth (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over) receive a CA$10 discount; groups receive 10% off for 4–9 people and 15% off for 10 or more. Donors receive confirmation of online donations and The Salvation Army issues official tax receipts for donations over CA$20.
The Toronto event is held at Wilket Creek Park, with access via the 1132 Leslie Street entrance to the Athletes' Village. The local Gateway Drop-in program operates weekly on Tuesday and Friday, serving lunch on those days and providing hot take away meals three additional nights each week. The organizer lists Running Room as a sponsor. The event page shows current fundraising progress and participant counts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
