Pre-race registration is now closed. You can register on race day in the General Amherst Gymnasium from 11am to 4pm.
THIS EVENT SPONSORED BY:
Santas Running Through Town!
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.
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 enter the promo code "SUITEDUP" during registration to receive $5 off (you'll still need to enter your size, but you won't receive a suit.)
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
- Enjoy the River Lights Winter Festival immediately following the race
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Adult Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
5 km Walk
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ClosedNov. 16 – Sep. 10
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$40.00Sep. 11 – Nov. 16
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ClosedNov. 16 – Nov. 16
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Adult Run Closed
Online registration closed-
5 km Run
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ClosedNov. 16 – Sep. 10
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$40.00Sep. 11 – Nov. 16
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ClosedNov. 16 – Nov. 16
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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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ClosedNov. 16 – Sep. 10
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$30.00Sep. 11 – Nov. 16
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ClosedNov. 16 – Nov. 16
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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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ClosedNov. 16 – Sep. 10
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$30.00Sep. 11 – Nov. 16
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ClosedNov. 16 – Nov. 16
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Course Details and Sam
This 5km event is a timed race, held in partnership with WRACE (Walkers & Runners Across the County of Essex). 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.
Course map can be found online here.
Santa Suit Pickup
Registered participants can pick up their Santa Suits at the following locations & times:
Wednesday, November 15
Noon to 7pm
Essex Civic Centre (Committee Room C, Upstairs)
360 Fairview Ave W, Essex, ON
Saturday, November 18 (Race Day)
11am to 4pm
General Amherst High School Gymnasium
130 Sandwich St S, Amherstburg, ON
Team of 20 or more participants may also arrange to have their suits dropped off at a convenient location. Please contact adenonville@erca.org to inquire about Santa Suit drop-off.
Collect Pledges to Win Great Prizes
We have some great prizes for top fundraisers!
Raise $200 or more: Free registration for the 2018 Super Santa Run
Raise $300 or more: Free registration for the 2018 Super Santa Run and an ERCA Conservation Area Annual Pass
Raise $500 or more: Free registration for the 2018 Super Santa Run, an ERCA Conservation Area Annual Pass, and a Skechers Sackpack provided by Running Factory Windsor.
Use our handy pledge form to help keep track of your pledges, or use RaceRoster's built-in pledge functions to help you become the top Super Santa Fundraiser!
Download the pledge sheet by clicking here.
Download our fundraising guide for some tips and tricks by clicking here.
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!
Post Run Festivities
Following the run, enjoy a free post-race meal care of Sobey's Amherstburg, then 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
Event schedule
- Sat., November 18, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 5K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Danielle Stuebing
- dstuebing@erca.org
- Phone
- +1 519-776-5209 ext. 352
- Website
- Visit website
