Super Santa 5K
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Super Santa 5K Walk/Run/Wheel 2026
The Super Santa event is a timed 5 km race in Amherstburg, Ontario, with the start line located in front of 52 Richmond Street and the venue at Navy Yard Park. The event offers walk, run and wheel categories - "wheel" refers to mobility aids such as racing and leisure wheelchairs, mobility scooters and walkers; bicycles and rollerblades are not permitted. Support persons for participants who need assistance receive complimentary entry. Young children in strollers are not chip timed and do not need to be registered.
All registered participants receive a full Santa suit (jacket, pants, hat, beard and belt) to keep. A CA$10 discount is available for participants who already own a suit from previous years.
The course departs downtown Amherstburg, turns onto Dalhousie Street, goes around Toddy Jones Park, passes through Fort Malden National Historic Park, follows the waterfront around Navy Yard Park and reaches a turnaround at Dalhousie Street and Lowes Side Road. There is one water station on the course. Official timing and results are provided through W.R.A.C.E.
The event policy states there are no refunds or deferrals; transfers are subject to a transfer fee. Fundraising prizes include free registration for participants who raise CA$200 or more and higher-level rewards for larger fundraising totals. Teams of 10 or more receive a CA$4 discount per registration. A post-race snack is provided and the event is followed by the River Lights Winter Festival opening ceremonies in Navy Yard Park, which include tree lightings and fireworks. Santa suit pickup is available at Essex Civic Centre on Thursday, November 13, from noon to 6:00 PM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
