Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk - Winnipeg
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2026 Santa Shuffle Winnipeg: Fun Run & Elf Walk
The Santa Shuffle Winnipeg is a fundraising event that supports the local work of The Salvation Army. It takes place on December 5, 2026 at The Salvation Army Heritage Park Temple, 825 School Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The 2026 format uses a single registration option for all participants: Individual – 5 km Fun Run / 1 km Elf Walk. The event routes are described as there and back for both distances.
Standard registration fee for the Individual option is CA$61.12 (shown as CA$55.00 plus Race Roster processing fees). Discounts are applied automatically at checkout: youth (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over) receive CA$10 off, groups of 4–9 receive 10% off per registration, and groups of 10 or more receive 15% off per registration.
Each participant receives a personalized race bib and a one-of-a-kind finisher's medal that also serves as a Christmas tree ornament. The event includes a toy drive and fundraising activity for The Salvation Army; the charity reports CA$2,370.19 raised toward a CA$10,000 goal. Donors will receive confirmation online and The Salvation Army will issue official tax receipts for donations over CA$20.
The 2026 event introduces the Holiday Hope Champion fundraising recognition with limited-edition items based on fundraising thresholds: a buff at CA$50, a toque at CA$150 (youth CA$100), and a limited hoodie for the first 500 participants across Canada who raise CA$500 or more.
Sponsors listed for the Winnipeg event include Running Room, Planet Fitness, Save on Foods, and Direct Plus Food Group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
