Santas Running Through Town!
Did you miss the chance to register online? Meet us at General Amherst Secondary School on Saturday between 1:00p and 4:00p for race day of registration.
Please note prices are now $40 for adults and $25 for children 16 and under
Join in the jolly fun and make this your new holiday tradition! Run a 5k race dressed like Santa and the suit is yours to keep. The Super Santa Run supports the Essex Region Conservation Foundation.
See last year's photos here.
All participants will receive a full Santa Suit - jacket, pants, hat, beard and belt. Remember to keep your Santa Suit for the following years, to receive an entry fee discount. If you have a suit from last year email stomkins@erca.org to receive your promo code discount.
Event Includes:
- Expert timing and results provided through W.R.A.C.E
- Fantastic fundraising prizes
- Great fitness and fun for families!
- Fabulous post-race refreshments brought to you by Sobey's Amherstburg
- Enjoy the River Ligths Winter Festival immediatly following the race
Registration fees
Adult Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
5 km Walk
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$30.00Aug. 28 – Oct. 14
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$35.00Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
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Adult Run Closed
Online registration closed-
5 km Run
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$30.00Aug. 28 – Oct. 14
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$35.00Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
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Youth Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
For children 16 years of age or younger for 5 km Walk
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$15.00Aug. 28 – Oct. 14
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$20.00Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
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Youth Run Closed
Online registration closed-
For children 16 years of age or younger for 5 km Run
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$15.00Aug. 28 – Oct. 14
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$20.00Oct. 15 – Nov. 13
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Course Details and Information
This 5km event is a timed race. There will be one water station on the course.
Course Description
Starting in downtown Amherstburg. turn right on Dalhousie Street, around Toddy Jones Park, through Fort Malden National Historic Park, around Navy Yard Park along the waterfront to head to the turn around loop at Dalhousie Street and Lowes Side Road.
Collect Great Prizes for Your Pledges
Registrations will be refunded, following the event, to participants who collect pledges over $100.
Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Bring More Save More
Dressing up as Santa is much more fun with your family and friends! New this year, all teams of 10 or more will receive a $5 discount off of each registration fee for your group! So grab your friends, cousins, and co-workers and join in the jolly fun - and save!
Registration Options
All entries are non-refundable.
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Mail in or Drop off at: 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex ON, N8M 1Y6 by Wednesday November 12
Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com until Thursday November 13
After these dates, entries will only be accepted on race day. All entry fees increase by $5 after pre-registration.
REGISTRATION and SUIT PICKUP
Early Race Kit & Suit Pickup will take place at the Essex Civic & Education Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex:
Wednesday November 12
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
and
Thursday November 13
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Race Day - Saturday November 15
General Amherst High School, 130 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg
Gym A
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you register for a race as a walker, you cannot run at anytime during the race. You will be monitored by your fellow walkers, runners, and marshals. If a walker runs during the race, the participant will be disqualified from receiving an award.
Post Run Festivities
Following the run, all participants are invited to join River Lights Winter Festival kick off their opening ceremonies in Navy Yard Park with tree lightings and a fireworks display. More information on this event can be found at www.riverlights.ca
Watch our Super Santa Run Video to see how much fun this event can be!
Event schedule
- Sat., November 15, 2014 5:00 p.m. - 5K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Susanne Tomkins
- stomkins@erca.org
- Phone
- +1 519-776-5209 ext. 366
- Website
- Visit website
