THIS EVENT SPONSORED BY:
Santas Running and Walking Through Town!
Join in the jolly fun and make this your new holiday tradition! Run or walk 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.)
Refund policy: Please note that our event offers no refunds or deferrals. Transfers would be the responsibility of the transferee. No exceptions.
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
Adult Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
5 km Walk
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ClosedNov. 15 – Sep. 30
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$45.00Oct. 1 – Nov. 13
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Adult Run Closed
Online registration closed-
5 km Run
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ClosedNov. 15 – Sep. 30
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$45.00Oct. 1 – 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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ClosedNov. 15 – Sep. 30
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$35.00Oct. 1 – 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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ClosedNov. 15 – Sep. 30
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$35.00Oct. 1 – Nov. 13
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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 14
Noon to 7pm
Essex Civic Centre (Committee Room C, Upstairs)
360 Fairview Ave W, Essex, ON
Saturday, November 17 (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 pbaldwin@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 2019 Super Santa Run
Raise $300 or more: Free registration for the 2019 Super Santa Run and an ERCA Conservation Area Annual Pass
Top youth fundraiser: 10 passes to Adventure Bay Family Water Park
Top adult fundraiser: $250 to Devonshire Mall for some holiday shopping!
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!
Bring More Save More
Dressing up as Santa is much more fun with your family and friends! 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!
Event schedule
- Sat., November 17, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 5K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Peter Baldwin
- pbaldwin@erca.org
- Phone
- +1 519-776-5209 ext. 367
- Website
- Visit website