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!
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.
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.
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.
Route map for Halloween 5k-10k Routes -3 by Mark Arnott on plotaroute.com
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.
Hotel Deals
Coming from out of town for the race? We have arranged a special hotel deal for our runners!
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
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

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.
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CA$60.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12 -
CA$65.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$70.00
Late Pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 10
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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.
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CA$50.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12 -
CA$55.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$60.00
Late Pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 10
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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.
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CA$60.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12 -
CA$65.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$70.00
Late Pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 10
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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.
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CA$50.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 30 – Nov 12 -
CA$55.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$60.00
Late Pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 10
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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.
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CA$25.00
For Kids 12 and Under - Suit NOT included
Jan 30 - Dec 10
VIRTUAL Santa 5K (WITH SUIT)
Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is included in this package.
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CA$50.00Jan 30 - Dec 10
VIRTUAL Santa 10K (WITH SUIT)
Run the Santa 5K virtually from wherever you are. Santa Suit is included in this package.
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CA$50.00Jan 30 - Dec 10
Contact information
- Event contact
- VR Pro Inc
- info@vrpro.ca