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Santa Pur-suit 2026

3k & 1k Fun Run

13th Annual - Saturday November 21, 2026 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.

Registration fees Spots remaining: 537

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

3 KM (suit) Limited spots available

Price changes in 4 months 5 days

  • Individual. Includes Santa suit and finisher medal.

    1. CA$54.48
      Now registering Jun 12 – Oct 22
      Register for 3 KM (suit)
    2. CA$59.90
      Oct 23 – Nov 1
    3. CA$65.31
      Nov 2 – Nov 9
    4. CA$70.72
      Nov 10 – Nov 20

3 KM (already have suit) Limited spots available

Price changes in 4 months 5 days

  • Individual, "Santa suit from previous year" discount. Includes finisher medal.

    1. CA$38.24
      Now registering Jun 12 – Oct 22
      Register for 3 KM (already have suit)
    2. CA$43.64
      Oct 23 – Nov 1
    3. CA$49.06
      Nov 2 – Nov 9
    4. CA$54.48
      Nov 10 – Nov 20

1 KM (suit) Limited spots available

Individual, Untimed Fun Run. Includes Santa suit and finisher medal.

  1. CA$33.90

    Includes Santa suit

    Jun 12 - Nov 20
    Register for 1 KM (suit)

1 KM (already have suit) Limited spots available

Individual, Untimed Fun Run, "Santa suit from previous year" discount. Includes finisher medal.

  1. CA$17.66

    Does not include Santa suit

    Jun 12 - Nov 20
    Register for 1 KM (already have suit)

Future Runner (Elf in Stroller) Limited spots available

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.

  1. Free
    Jun 12 - Nov 20
    Register for Future Runner (Elf in Stroller)

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.

This race is supported by these fine sponsors. Thank you!

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Event schedule

  • Thu, November 19, 2026 3:00 PM - Kit pickup at Runners’ Choice, 3-5pm, All Participants
  • Fri, November 20, 2026 4:00 PM - Kit pickup at Runners’ Choice, 4-6pm, All Participants
  • Sat, November 21, 2026 9:40 AM - 3 KM race start - Weber & Frederick St, Kitchener
  • Sat, November 21, 2026 9:50 AM - 1 KM race start - Weber & Hartwood Ave, Waterloo

Contact information

Event contact
Lloyd Schmidt or Jordan Schmidt
Phone
+1 226-750-0017
Website
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