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Santa 5K

Hamilton ON

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Run with the Original Santa Race!

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

Sunday, Dec 10th, 2023

Grab your family and friends, put on a Santa suit and run in the Original All-Santa race! Santa Suit and chipped timed results included!


Special Group Rate!

Register a group of 4 or more Santas on the same transaction for only $50 a person! This special rate only applies to the in-person Santa 5K or Santa 10K with a suit events. A minimum of 4 participants must be registered in a single transaction for the discount to take effect.

Save when you register for multiple races!

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Register for 2 or more of our 2023 races and you will save 30% on registration fees for each race! You must register for at least two events at the same time to be eligible for the discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE






In-person Event Details

In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. If the in-person event is cancelled you will automatically be switched into the virtual race. Please view our refund policy here.

The in-person race will be hosted at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club. Both the 5KM and 10KM route is an out-and-back style course that starts and ends at the yacht club. Everyone who participates in the in-person event will get a breakfast from the yacht club.

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Event Address: 555 Bay St. North Hamilton, ON L8L 1H1

Start Times:

The first race will start at 10:00AM, more details will be posted as we get closer to the event date.


Race kit pickup:

Dates and times TBA

Race Route

The in-person race will be hosted at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club. Both the 5KM and 10KM route is an out-and-back style course that starts and ends at the yacht club. The 5KM race will turn around at the end of the Bayfront Park loop and the 10KM race will turn around at the bridge.

Note: we will monitor the weather leading up to the race and if the trails are in poor condition, we will only host the 5KM event. A decision will be made the week of the race.

Virtual Event Details

Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results for the Santa Run using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app


The Santa virtual race can be completed anytime between December 1st and December 31st


How to track your run/walk and record your results using the RunkeeperTM app:

1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard HERE
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary


How to submit your results without RunkeeperTM app:

Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.


1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard here.

2. Go to the virtual results page: https://results.raceroster.com/en-US/results/yxhsrdd4undt36be

3. Click the submit a virtual result button

4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.


Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.

Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners

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Hotel Deals

Coming from out of town for the race? We have arranged a special hotel deal for our runners!

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Saturday December 9- $169 One Bedroom/$219 Two Bedroom

Rooms must be booked by November 9th, 2023 at the link below

Santa 5K December 9-11 Stay at The Laundry Rooms

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Book your group rate for Santa Hamilton 5K Race

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:

Santa Hamilton 5K Race

Start Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023

End Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023

Last Day to Book: Sunday, November 19, 2023

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • Courtyard Hamilton for 179 CAD per night

Book your group rate for Santa Hamilton 5K Race




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Book your group rate

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:

Frosty & Frigid

Start Date: Saturday December 9, 2023

End Date: Sunday December 10, 2023

Last Day to Book: November 6th, 2023

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • Sheraton Hamilton Hotel for 149 CAD per night

Book your group rate for the Santa Race


Attendees reservations can also be made by contacting our 24 hour, toll-free reservations at 1-888-627-8161 and asking for the “Santa Race” block– your guests are able to reserve this special rate until November 6th, 2023.




Registration fees

Santa 5K (WITH SUIT)

Price changes in 7 months 17 days

  • Includes a Santa Suit with your entry.

    1. CA$60.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12
      Register for Santa 5K (WITH SUIT)
    2. CA$65.00

      Regular Pricing

      Nov 13 – Dec 3
    3. CA$70.00

      Late Pricing

      Dec 4 – Dec 10

Santa 5K (NO SUIT)

Price changes in 7 months 17 days

  • If you already have a Santa suit, you can save costs and wear your own. Santa suits are required for participation in the event.

    1. CA$50.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12
      Register for Santa 5K (NO SUIT)
    2. CA$55.00

      Regular Pricing

      Nov 13 – Dec 3
    3. CA$60.00

      Late Pricing

      Dec 4 – Dec 10

Santa 10K (WITH SUIT)

Price changes in 7 months 17 days

  • Includes a Santa Suit with your entry. we will monitor the weather leading up to the race and if the trails are in poor condition, we will only host the 5KM event. A decision will be made the week of the race.

    1. CA$60.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12
      Register for Santa 10K (WITH SUIT)
    2. CA$65.00

      Regular Pricing

      Nov 13 – Dec 3
    3. CA$70.00

      Late Pricing

      Dec 4 – Dec 10

Santa 10K (NO SUIT)

Price changes in 7 months 17 days

  • If you already have a Santa suit, you can save costs and wear your own. Santa suits are required for participation in the event. we will monitor the weather leading up to the race and if the trails are in poor condition, we will only host the 5KM event. A decision will be made the week of the race.

    1. CA$50.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12
      Register for Santa 10K (NO SUIT)
    2. CA$55.00

      Regular Pricing

      Nov 13 – Dec 3
    3. CA$60.00

      Late Pricing

      Dec 4 – Dec 10

KIDS Santa 1K (NO SUIT)

For kids ages 12 and under. Does not include a Santa Suit. Children registering for this event are asked to dress in all red.

  1. CA$25.00

    For Kids 12 and Under - Suit NOT included

    Jan 30 - Dec 10
    Register for KIDS Santa 1K (NO SUIT)

VIRTUAL Santa 5K (WITH SUIT)

Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is included in this package.

  1. CA$50.00
    Jan 30 - Dec 10
    Register for VIRTUAL Santa 5K (WITH SUIT)

VIRTUAL Santa 10K (WITH SUIT)

Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is included in this package.

  1. CA$50.00
    Jan 30 - Dec 10
    Register for VIRTUAL Santa 10K (WITH SUIT)

Contact information

Event contact
VR Pro Inc
Email
info@vrpro.ca