2026 Santa Shuffle Montreal: Fun Run & Elf Walk
About the race
The Salvation Army's Santa Shuffle is a national fundraising event supporting the local work of The Salvation Army in communities across Canada.
By registering for the Montreal Santa Shuffle, you are joining participants and fundraisers committed to providing food, shelter, and hope to women and children in vulnerable situations staying at L'Abri d'espoir, the Salvation Army's women's shelter and transitional housing facility in Montreal.
Every dollar raised helps L'Abri d'espoir provide food, shelter, compassionate support, and essential services to women experiencing homelessness, recovering from trauma, or facing domestic violence and other crisis situations.
What your registration includes
- A race bib.
- A one-of-a-kind finisher's medal and Christmas tree ornament.
- Fun with friends, family, colleagues and other Montrealers.
- An opportunity to make a difference by fundraising for L'Abri d'espoir, with every dollar raised helping provide practical assistance, safe refuge and compassionate support to women in need.
Fundraising and tax receipts
Donors will receive a donation confirmation when supporting the charity online, and The Salvation Army will be issuing official tax receipts for donations over $20.
Registration discounts
Youth and seniors
- Youth (18 and under) and Seniors (65+) receive $10 off registration.
Groups
- 10% off per registration for groups of 4–9 participants.
- 15% off per registration for groups of 10 or more participants.
Simplified registration for 2026: one simple registration option for everyone, "Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk". Discounts are applied automatically at checkout, and no codes are required.
What your entry includes
The course
Location
Montréal, QC, Canada Open in Google Maps
City insight: Montréal
Montréal is a French-speaking island city on the St Lawrence River, with Mount Royal park, the Old Port, a large cycling network and a famous food and festival culture. The climate is continental: summers (June to August) are warm and humid, autumn (September to November) is cool and colourful, winters (December to March) are long, cold and snowy, and spring is short and wet. Late spring to early autumn is the racing season, with the best conditions in May, June and September. Trudeau International Airport serves the city, and the metro connects the centre.
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