The Santa Run - Central Hamilton
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The Santa Run Hess
The Santa Run Hess is scheduled for November 21, 2026, at radius® on Hess, 18 Hess St S, Hamilton, ON. The event is presented as an all-Santa race; participants are required to wear a Santa suit to take part. Registration offers entry options that include a Santa suit or exclude a suit for those who already own one. A virtual 5 km option is available.
Timing and awards are part of the event setup: some entry packages include chip-timed results. Finishers receive a limited-edition Rudolph and Santa medal; the Rudolph medal lights up and plays "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" when opened.
Distances offered:
- 5 km
- 1 km
Race kit pickup is scheduled on days before the event at the Stoney Creek Running Room store, Mountain Locks Plaza, 1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005, Stoney Creek, ON, and on event day at Radius on Hess, 18 Hess St S, Hamilton, ON.
If the in-person event is cancelled, entries will be transferred to the virtual event and no refunds will be issued for the in-person registration price difference. Virtual participants can track and submit their results using the ASICS Runkeeper app or by submitting results through the event results page; those who post results receive a virtual finisher certificate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
