The Santa Run Hess
Saturday, November 21, 2026· 9:30 a.m.· in 56 days
Hamilton, Ontario
About this race
Grab your family and friends, put on a Santa suit and run in the Original All-Santa race! Santa Suit and chipped timed results included! When registering, you can choose the option with a Santa suit included or without a Santa suit if you already have your own.
— from the organizer's listing, read it in full
Registration open — closes November 21, 2026.
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What race day is usually like
6°/ -1°
typical high / low
29%
of days see rain
In Hamilton this week of the year it is wet about 3 days in 10. This is what the last ten years did — not a forecast. Check one a few days out.
Daily records 2016–2025 for Hamilton, via Open-Meteo.
Entry fees
from $41.50
4 entry options, from $41.50.
- VIRTUAL Santa Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT)$63.28
Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is included in this package.
Apr 1 - Nov 21
- Santa Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT)$85.07
Includes a Santa Suit with your entry.
- Santa Hamilton 5K (NO SUIT)$68.73
Does not include a Santa Suit. If you already have a Santa suit, you can wear your own Santa suit or Santa dress. Santa suits are required for participation in the event.
- 1K ELF RUN$41.50
Includes an Elf Hat
Apr 1 - Nov 21
Fees as published by the organizer on September 23, 2026, including mandatory charges. Each price is only offered until its window closes — confirm on the registration page before you enter. Is this a normal price?
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