The Santa Run - Central Hamilton
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The Santa Run Hess
The Santa Run Hess takes place on November 21, 2026 at radius on Hess in Hess Village, Hamilton, Ontario. The event is presented as the Original All Santa race and features participants dressed as Santa.
Distances offered include:
- 1K
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
All participants are required to wear a Santa suit. At registration attendees can choose an entry that includes a suit or an entry without a suit if they already have one. Suits provided are velour and include a beard.
Some entries include chip timed results. A limited edition Rudolph and Santa medal is awarded; Rudolph's nose lights up and the song Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer plays when the medal is opened.
A virtual 5K option is available. Virtual participants can track their run with the ASICS Runkeeper app or submit results manually to receive a virtual finisher's certificate. If the in person race is cancelled, registrants will be moved to the virtual race and no refunds will be issued.
Race kit pickup is scheduled on November 19 and 20 at the Stoney Creek Running Room store and on race day at Radius on Hess. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
