NOTL Realty Ltd. Presents:
2023 Santa and Elf Run
Niagara on the Lake, Sunday Dec 17th, 2023
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!
The 2023 NOTL Realty Ltd. Santa and Elf Run is brought to you in partnership with Travis Cairns, Desjardins Insurance.
NOTL Youth Collective Fundraiser
In partnership with NOTL Realty Ltd., this event is raising funds for the NOTL Youth Collective. The NOTL Youth Collective is a program dedicated to creating a safe, accessible and welcoming space for Niagara-on-the-Lake youth ages 12-18 years of age.
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.
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 with a suit event only. A minimum of 4 participants must be registered in a single transaction for the discount to take effect.
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 17, 2023 8:00 AM - Race Day Kit Pickup at Irish Harp Pub
- Sun, December 17, 2023 9:30 AM - 1KM Race Start
- Sun, December 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 5KM Race Start
What's Included
Santa Suit, finisher medal, chipped timed results a post race breakfast at the Irish Harp Pub 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).
The overall male winner and the overall female winner will receive a free pair of running shoes courtesy of Altra!
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.
Address: Simcoe Park, Niagara on the Lake (Byron St. entrance)
RACE START TIMES:
9:30AM - 1KM Start Time
10:00AM - 5KM Start Time
10:30AM - breakfast and awards will start at the Irish Harp Pub
Race kit pick up:
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005
Stoney Creek
12:00Noon - 5:00PM
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005
Stoney Creek
12:00Noon - 5:00PM
Irish Harp Pub
245 King St.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
10:30AM - 3:00PM NOTE: THE TIME HAS NOW CHANGED TO 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Irish Harp Pub
245 King St.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Route Map:
Sponsors and Partners
Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners
Travis Cairns is a local Desjardins Insurance Agent with offices in both Niagara-on-the-Lake (2007) and Niagara Falls (2016). Travis is a lifelong resident of the Niagara Region and as a husband, and father of three children, he is deeply involved in supporting his community. As a former member of the NOTL Rotary Club, he still sponsors many of their fundraising events, other charitable organizations & events, along with sponsoring several minor sports teams throughout the region. His family is also a strong financial supporter of The Village of Hope in Lincoln, namely during their Christmas campaign where the Cairns family ensures 10 local families have Christmas presents and meals. Beyond financial giving, Travis also gives much of his time as he has spent over a decade coaching his children in the various sports they have played over the years and still does to this day. When it comes to his insurance business, his approach to servicing his clients is simple……treat people like you’ve been friends for years and advise them the same way.
Virtual Event Details
Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results for the NOTL Realty Ltd. Santa and Elf Run using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app
The 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=7hap4zgjykd54vdf
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.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
NOTL Santa 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 1 – Nov 12 -
CA$70.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$75.00
Late pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 17
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NOTL 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$50.00
Early bird pricing
Jan 1 – Nov 12 -
CA$55.00
Regular Pricing
Nov 13 – Dec 3 -
CA$60.00
Late pricing
Dec 4 – Dec 17
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NOTL Kids 1KM Elf Run Closed
For kids ages 12 and under. Elf Run includes Elf Hat. All participants are asked to show their holiday spirit and dress in their best ‘Elf or Holiday’ themed items.
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CA$25.00
For Kids 12 and Under
Jan 1 - Dec 17
NOTL VIRTUAL Santa 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 1 - Dec 17
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Gnocato Family donation | CA$537.69 |
2 | Uncle Davo & Aunt Weezie | CA$537.69 |
3 | David Jones | CA$108.31 |
Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Jayden |
Jayden PolgrabiaCA$758.15 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
View page for Jayden |
2 | View fundraiser page for John |
John GnocatoRaised: CA$537.69 |
View page for John |
3 | View fundraiser page for Erin |
Erin RoyCA$156.06 RaisedCA$100.00 Goal |
View page for Erin |
Contact information
- Event contact
- VR Pro Inc
- info@vrpro.ca