Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026, for Toronto's most festive 5K run, the official kickoff to The Original Santa Claus Parade.
Dress for the season and support a great event.
Registration and kit pick-up
Registration is capped at 2,500 participants. The event sold out last year.
You will receive an email with Bib # and kit pick-up details on Thursday prior to race day.
Age, stroller and course rules
Age
Participants must be at least 8 years old; those under 10 must run with an adult.
Strollers, pets and skates
Strollers are permitted, but must start at the rear of the field.
Look for the Stroller Captain and follow their directions.
Roller blades and pets are not permitted.
Course
The course is subject to change.
Time limit is 1.5 hrs.
What your entry includes
Custom winter hat
All runners receive a custom winter hat.
Finisher medal
All runners receive a finisher medal.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Entry fees are non-refundable. Transfers only through the Race Roster platform before Nov. 10th.
Applies if you cancel your own registration. Cancellations and refunds are the organiser's responsibility and are processed by them. Endurace helps where it can, but cannot guarantee a refund.
The course
5 km
Cut-off1.5 hrs · Strollers are permitted and must start at the rear of the field.
The run starts just before the parade and follows the full parade route. It finishes on Wellington Street just east of Yonge Street. Over half a million spectators line the streets.
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