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Run with the Original Santa Race!
Dec 19th, 2021
Niagara on the Lake
Grab your family and friends, put on a Santa suit and run an IN-PERSON 5KM race in the very scenic Niagara on the Lake! Santa Suit and chipped timed results included!
There will be no refunds on the in-person or the virtual race. If the in-person event has to be cancelled, the race will be hosted virtually instead.
The Santa 5K Race is Presented By:
Celebrate at the Irish Harp Pub after the race!
In-Person Event Details
Due to the uncertainty around the COVID-19 Pandemic, if the in-person event cannot proceed as planned, it will be switched to a virtual race. In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. You will still receive your race kit and can complete your race on your own and submit your results.
Address: Simcoe Park, Niagara on the Lake (Picton St)
Race kit pickup:
All race kits MUST be picked up before race day. All event participants will be expected to show up to the race with their bib already attached to their person.
Friday, December 17th: 1-3PM
Body Lab Chiropractic and Massage
52 George St
St. Catharines, ON
Saturday, December 18th: 10AM - 12PM
Irish Harp Pub
245 King St
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Sunday, December 19th: 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Irish Harp Pub
245 King St
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Start Times:
Start times for the race will be announced closer to the event date. In order to maintain physical distancing runners will be spaced out in various starting waves based on your predicted finish time. All runners will be given their starting wave time closer to the event date.
The first wave of the race will start at 10:00AM.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
Since the start of the pandemic, VR Pro has made the health and safety of the running community our top priority. From keeping runners motivated through virtual races to hosting safe curb-side race kit pickups, we have been working hard to keep you safe, motivated and healthy.
COVID-19 has had a large impact on our community and it still continues to pose a threat to the health and safety of our runners. As we begin to return to in-person races and events we want to do our part to help keep the community and the cities we operate in safe.
Given the steady supply of vaccines available in Ontario, VR Pro has made the decision to make vaccines mandatory for participation in our in-person races. Meaning that in order to participate in our live races you must be fully vaccinated. This will allow us to host safer in-person events and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
If you are not comfortable with getting the vaccine, or if you are not sure about participating in an in-person event we will continue to have a virtual option available for all of our races.
Please note, that this policy only applies to those who are eligible to receive the vaccination. Children under the age of 12 and those who have a medical exemption are not required.
Thank you for your understanding and for doing your part to keep our running community safe.
- The VR Pro Team
Route Map:
The race route is an out-and-back style course that starts and ends at Simcoe Park.
Event Sponsors and Partners
Thank you to all of our Race Sponsors and Partners
The Title Sponsor of the 2021 Santa 5K is Body Lab!
In Kind Sponsors
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Charitable Partners
Community Crew Food Drive
- Granola Bars
- Apple Sauce
- Fruit to Go Bars
- Fruit Gummies
- Bear Paws
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Made Good Bars
- Goldfish
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Santa 5K (WITH SUIT) Closed
Online registration closed-
This event will include the Santa Suit with your race entry.
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CA$50.00
Regular Pricing
Oct 22 – Nov 21 -
CA$60.00
Late Pricing
Nov 22 – Dec 17
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Santa 5K (NO SUIT) Closed
Online registration closed-
If you already have a Santa suit, you can save costs and wear your own. Santa suits are required for participation in the event.
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CA$40.00
Regular Pricing
Oct 22 – Nov 21 -
CA$50.00
Late Pricing
Nov 22 – Dec 17
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VIRTUAL Santa 5K (WITH SUIT) Closed
Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is included in this pricing.
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CA$50.00
Suit included
Oct 22 - Dec 17
VIRTUAL Santa 5K (NO SUIT) Closed
Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is NOT included in the virtual race kit.
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CA$30.00
Suit not included
Oct 22 - Dec 17
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kelly Arnott
- kelly@vrpro.ca
- Phone
- 905-512-2488
