2026 Santa Shuffle Ottawa: 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 Ottawa Santa Shuffle, you join a community of participants and fundraisers helping provide food, shelter, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship.
Registration includes
- A race bib.
- A one-of-a-kind finisher's medal and Christmas tree ornament.
- Fun with friends, family, and the entire community.
- An opportunity to fundraise for your local Salvation Army, with every dollar raised helping to ensure practical assistance and compassionate support are available in your community.
Simplified registration for 2026
For 2026, there is one simple registration option for everyone: "Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk".
Whether you plan to run or walk, all participants register through a single, streamlined process.
To keep the event accessible to everyone, discounts are applied automatically at checkout, and no codes are required:
- Youth (18 and under) and seniors (65+): $10 off registration.
- Group registrations:
- 10% off per registration for groups of 4–9 participants.
- 15% off per registration for groups of 10 or more participants.
What your entry includes
The course
Location
Ottawa, ON, Canada Open in Google Maps
City insight: Ottawa
Ottawa is Canada's capital, on the Ottawa River, with the Rideau Canal, the Parliament buildings and a network of riverside paths and parkways popular for running and cycling. The climate is continental: summers (June to August) are warm and humid, autumn (September to November) is cool with bright colour, winters (December to March) are very cold and snowy, and spring is variable. Late spring to early autumn is the racing season, with the most comfortable days in May, June and September. The city has an international airport and strong rail and road links to Toronto and Montreal.
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