12th Annual - Saturday November 15, 2025 3k | 1k
The festive run warms up the parade route before the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade!
All participants will receive a full Santa Suit which consists of a jacket, pants, hat, beard and belt, and the entire Santa Suit must be worn during the event. In the spirit of the event, any participant not wearing the full Santa Suit will be removed from further participation without refund.
Please remember to keep your Santa Suit for the following years, to receive an entry fee discount.
This race supports the YMCAs of Waterloo Region.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 126
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
3 KM (suit) Limited spots available
Price changes in 2 days 10 hours-
Individual. Includes Santa suit and finisher medal.
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$49.06Nov 16 – Oct 22
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Register for 3 KM (suit)$54.48Now registering Oct 23 – Nov 2
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$59.90Nov 3 – Nov 10
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$65.31Nov 11 – Nov 14
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3 KM (already have suit) Limited spots available
Price changes in 2 days 10 hours-
Individual, "Santa suit from previous year" discount. Includes finisher medal.
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$32.82Nov 16 – Oct 22
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Register for 3 KM (already have suit)$38.24Now registering Oct 23 – Nov 2
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$43.64Nov 3 – Nov 10
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$49.06Nov 11 – Nov 14
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1 KM (suit) Limited spots available
Individual, Untimed Fun Run. Includes Santa suit and finisher medal.
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Register for 1 KM (suit)$33.90
Includes Santa suit
Nov 16 - Nov 14
1 KM (already have suit) Limited spots available
Individual, Untimed Fun Run, "Santa suit from previous year" discount. Includes finisher medal.
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Register for 1 KM (already have suit)$17.66
Does not include Santa suit
Nov 16 - Nov 14
Future Runner (Elf in Stroller)
Strollers and their passengers are free, and must be registered through this system. In the event, they must be accompanied (pushed) by a participant in a different sub-event.
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Register for Future Runner (Elf in Stroller)FreeNov 16 - Nov 14
Registration Policy
Refunds are not available, but deferrals and transfers are outlined in the waiver that each participant agrees to upon registration. For any help or clarification, the only channel available to participants is to email registrationpolicy@runwaterloo.com. This is the only inbox where registration policy questions are received, and we reply quickly with information and address concerns.
Run Waterloo is a non-profit that couldn't provide racing experiences without partners like these. Thank you!
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Erin Ransom | $109.26 |
| 2 | Roger and Evelyn Hazzard | $54.63 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $54.63 |
| 4 | Anonymous | $54.63 |
| 5 | Anonymous | $54.63 |
Top teams
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Mr and Mrs. SmithRaised:$55.60 |
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Team Go Daddy GoRaised:$54.63 |
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Team SYSRaised:$44.86 |
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| 4 |
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Santa’s SweatshopRaised:$39.50 |
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| 5 |
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Santa's MistakesRaised:$27.80 |
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Fong FamRaised:$27.80 |
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| 7 |
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Ray of HopeRaised:$10.00 |
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| 8 |
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Elves off the shelfRaised:$6.33 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Eliam
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Eliam Hutchinson$111.20 Raised$50.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Ophelia
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Ophelia Hutchinson$73.64 Raised$50.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Jennifer
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Jennifer Hutchinson$54.63 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Kyle
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Kyle BechtoldRaised: $54.63 |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Meghan
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Meghan FuzzenRaised: $54.63 |
Event schedule
- Thu, November 13, 2025 4:00 p.m. - Kit pickup at Runners’ Choice, 4-6pm, All Participants
- Fri, November 14, 2025 4:00 p.m. - Kit pickup at Runners’ Choice, 4-6pm, All Participants
- Sat, November 15, 2025 9:55 a.m. - 3 KM race start - Weber & Frederick St, Kitchener
- Sat, November 15, 2025 10:05 a.m. - 1 KM race start - Weber & Hartwood Ave, Waterloo
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lloyd Schmidt or Jordan Schmidt
- Phone
- +1 226-750-0017
- Website
- Visit website
