The Santa Run - Central Hamilton
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About the race
The Santa Run Hess is an all‑Santa running event held in Hess Village, Hamilton on November 21, 2026. The event presents in-person and virtual options and uses chip timing for recorded results. Participation in the main Santa races requires wearing a Santa suit; registrants may choose an entry that includes a velour Santa suit and beard or select an entry without a suit if they will bring their own.
Distances and options include:
- 5K in-person and virtual options
- 1K Elf Run
- Virtual 5K with suit option
The 5K finisher medals include limited-edition Rudolph and Santa designs; Rudolph’s medal lights and plays music when opened. The 1K event has a different medal design. Race kit pickup is scheduled on two days before the event at the Stoney Creek Running Room store (Mountain Locks Plaza, 1791 Stone Church Rd E, Stoney Creek, ON) and additional pickup on event day at Radius on Hess (18 Hess St S, Hamilton, ON).
Virtual participants can track runs with the ASICS Runkeeper app or submit results manually to the event results page; posted virtual results receive a digital finisher certificate. Registration categories show options with or without a suit and separate pricing for virtual and in-person entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
