Be a part of Guelph's Santa Parade Run in Downtown Guelph on Saturday, December 5th. Runners will run three kilometres down the Santa Parade route immediately before the 2026 Guelph Community Santa Parade starts. Santa costumes are worn by all participants and are included in the registration fee. Proceeds from the event go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 400
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
SANTA PARADE RUN Limited spots available
Price changes in 3 months 17 days-
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Register for SANTA PARADE RUNCA$34.62Now registering Nov 21 – Aug 27
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CA$40.02Aug 28 – Oct 29
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CA$50.81Oct 30 – Dec 5
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Route
*The Route Is Currently Tentative Pending Updates From The City of Guelph On Construction*
Santa Suit Pickup
There are three opportunities to pick up your Santa Suit:
Friday, December 4th from 6-7 pm at The Running Works
Saturday, December 5th from 11-12 pm at The Running Works
OR
Saturday, December 5th starting at 3:30 pm at the start line on the trail behind the River Run Centre
Event Partners
Volunteer
We are always looking for volunteers, our biggest needs are volunteers to assist as course marshals directing runners on the course. We also have a need for two lead bikes. If you are interested, please contact Chris Moulton at cmoulton@mail.com.
Santa Parade
Following the run the Guelph Community Santa Clause Parade will come down the course. Participants are encouraged to stick around and enjoy the parade.
Here are some photos from last year's parade. 
(Photos courtesy Guelph Today)
Event schedule
- Sat, December 5, 2026 4:55 PM - SANTA PARADE 3K RUN
Contact information
- Event contact
- Chris Moulton
