IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR TOMORROW'S SANTA RACE!
Hello runners,
Due to very recent construction along the race route, tomorrow's race will now start and end at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club.
All races will still start at the same time, but instead of finishing at Williams, the route will now end at the yacht club.
Race START Address: Royal Hamilton Yacht Club - 555 Bay st. N
Race Start Times (remain the same):
9:15AM - 1KM Race Start
10:00AM - 5KM/10KM Race Start
Race END Address: Royal Hamilton Yacht Club - 555 Bay st. N
Following the race, runners are still welcome and encouraged to head down the road to Williams where you can enjoy a free breakfast and hot chocolate/coffee. All you have to do is show your race bib. Williams is only a short walk/drive down the road from the Yacht Club where the race is taking place.
Thank you for you understanding, we look forward to seeing you all tomorrow at the Yacht Club.
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!
The 2023 Santa Hamilton Race is sponsored by District 4 of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). In partnership with them, we will be raising funds for Mission Services of Hamilton.
Special Group Rate!
Register a group of 4 or more Santas on the same transaction for only $60 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.
Do BOTH Santa Races and Get a FREE Race Entry, PLUS an Extra Medal!
Register for BOTH the Santa Hamilton race AND the NOTL Realty Ltd. Santa and Elf Run and you will get a FREE entry into a 5KM race in 2024! Not only will you get a free 5KM race entry into a race of your choice, but you will also get a second special medal to commemorate your achievements.
Volunteer Sign up
Our races would not be possible without the amazing help of all of our volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this great event, we would love to have your help.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER
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.
Event schedule
- Sun, December 10, 2023 8:00 AM - Race Day Kit pick up - Yacht Club
- Sun, December 10, 2023 9:15 AM - 1K Race Start - Yacht Club
- Sun, December 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 5K/10K Race Start - Yacht Club
- Sun, December 10, 2023 10:30 AM - Awards and Breakfast - Williams Pier 8
What's included
Santa Suit, finisher medal, chipped timed results a post race breakfast and more all included!
Anyone who places in their age category will also receive a special trophy (left image)! Participants of the 1KM Race as well as anyone who completes BOTH Santa Races will also get a special trophy medal (right image).
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 start and end at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club.
Event Start Address: Royal Hamilton Yacht Club - 555 Bay St. North Hamilton, ON L8L 1H1
Event End Address: Royal Hamilton Yacht Club - 555 Bay St. North Hamilton, ON L8L 1H1
RACE START TIMES:
9:15AM - 1KM Start Time - NOTE: The 1KM race will start and end at the yacht club.
10:00AM - 5KM/10KM Start Time
10:30AM - breakfast and awards will start at Williams Fresh Cafe
Parking:
There will be no parking available at the yacht club as that is where we will be setting up our start/finish line and tents. Parking is available at the Ice Skating Rink at Pier 8 (preferred) as well as the Leander Boat Club (limited).
Race kit pickup:
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,
Stoney Creek, ON L8J 0B4
12:00Noon - 5:00PM
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,
Stoney Creek, ON L8J 0B4
12:00Noon - 5:00PM
Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
555 Bay St N.
Hamilton, ON
8:00AM - 9:45AM
Race Route
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/virtual-event/find?event=mqgq7up5b2apjkrn
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.
Mission Services Fundraiser
In Partnership with District 4 of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) , the 2023 Santa Hamilton Race will be supporting Mission Services of Hamilton
More than a meal, Mission Services of Hamilton is a non-profit, multi-social service agency who believes every person deserves access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities for tomorrow.
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors — without regard to faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation.
The community we hope to create is one that is healthy and resilient. It’s a place where everyone has access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities to enrich their futures and participate in the social and economic life of our neighbourhood and city.
Toward this ambitious goal, we serve more than 20,000 people each year.
Help us make our city a great place to live for everyone.
There are three ways to donate through the Santa Hamilton Race:
1. Visit the donation page to make a donation online
2. Bring one of the most needed items listed below to the race as a donation
3. Bring a cash donation on race day
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
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Santa Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes a Santa Suit with your entry.
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CA$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan 30 – Nov 12 -
CA$70.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$75.00
Late Pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 10
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Santa Hamilton 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$50.00
Early Bird Pricing
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 Hamilton 10K (WITH SUIT) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan 30 – Nov 12 -
CA$70.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$75.00
Late Pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 10
-
Santa Hamilton 10K (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. 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
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 Hamilton 1K (NO SUIT) Closed
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 Hamilton 5K (WITH SUIT) Closed
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 Hamilton 10K (WITH SUIT) Closed
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