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Santa Shuffle 2026

17 listed locations across 9 provinces, all on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

A festive Fun Run and Elf Walk for The Salvation Army. December, costumes, and an Elf Walk for anyone not interested in racing. One of the few events where showing up dressed as a reindeer is the normal choice.

The Salvation Army5kmOfficial site ↗

Get one email when the Santa Shuffle 2027 date is announced

Otherwise: literally one email about the next edition, then we forget you.

Ontario · 6British Columbia · 3Alberta · 2Quebec · 1Manitoba · 1Saskatchewan · 1Nova Scotia · 1Prince Edward Island · 1Newfoundland and Labrador · 1

Ontario

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Every other race in Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Sudbury, Toronto and Whitby.

British Columbia

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Every other race in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Langley Twp.

Alberta

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Every other race in Calgary and Edmonton.

Quebec

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Every other race in Montréal.

Manitoba

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Every other race in Winnipeg.

Saskatchewan

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Every other race in Regina.

Nova Scotia

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Every other race in Lower Sackville.

Prince Edward Island

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Every other race in Charlottetown.

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Every other race in St. John's.

Santa Shuffle — FAQ

When is the Santa Shuffle in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 — every location runs the same day. Each event below links to its own page with the local start details.
What time does the Santa Shuffle start?
It is not one time nationwide. Of the 17 locations listed, 17 have published a timetable: 16 of the 17 start at 10 a.m. local time, the earliest at 9 a.m., the latest at 10 a.m. — each location's page carries its own schedule, so check the one you are running.
How many Santa Shuffle events are there in Canada?
RaceFinder lists 17, across 9 provinces and 17 cities, all on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The organizer's own site has the complete list, including smaller community events that never reach a race calendar. This page is rebuilt from the calendar daily, so it reflects what is listed rather than a number someone typed once.
What distances does the Santa Shuffle offer?
Across the series: 5km. Individual locations vary — open the one nearest you to see what it runs.
Where do I register for the Santa Shuffle?
On the organizer's own page. Each location's page links straight to its registration — RaceFinder never takes signups or a cut.

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