2026 Santa Shuffle Montreal: Fun Run & Elf Walk

2026 Santa Shuffle Montreal
Fun Run & Elf Walk

The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle is a national fundraising event supporting the local work of The Salvation Army in communities across Canada.

By registering for the Montreal Santa Shuffle, you’re joining a community of participants and fundraisers committed to providing food, shelter, and hope to women and children in vulnerable situations staying at L’Abri d’espoir, the Salvation Army’s women’s shelter and transitional housing facility in Montreal.

As a Santa Shuffler, your registration includes:

• A race bib.
• A one-of-a-kind finisher's medal and Christmas Tree Ornament to celebrate your achievement!
• Tons of fun with friends, family, colleagues and other Montrealers!
• An opportunity to fundraise for L'Abri d'espoir,
• An opportunity to make a difference by fundraising for L’Abri d’espoir, with every dollar raised helping provide practical assistance, safe refuge and compassionate support to women in need.
  

New for 2026: Be a Holiday Hope Champion!

When you take part in The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle and become a fundraiser, you become a Holiday Hope Champion as you help raise funds to support the vital work of L'Abri d'espoir in Montreal.

To thank participants for their fundraising efforts and early support, a number of limited-edition items are available:

• Raise $50 or more and receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Buff/Neck Gaiter
• Raise $150 or more (youth: $100 or more)
  Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Toque
• Be among the first 500 participants across Canada to raise $500 or more
  Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Hoodie

These items are a celebration of the meaningful difference you are making. Every dollar raised helps L’Abri d’espoir provide food, shelter, compassionate support, and essential services to women experiencing homelessness, recovering from trauma, or facing domestic violence and other crisis situations.

Please note: Donors will receive a donation confirmation when supporting the charity online, and The Salvation Army will be issuing official tax receipts for donations over $20.

Simplified Registration for 2026

We’ve made registering for The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle easier than ever this year.

For 2026, there is one simple registration option for everyone:
"Individual – 5K Fun Run / 1K Elf Walk"

Whether you plan to run or walk, all participants register through a single, streamlined process — making it quicker and easier to sign up and get started.

To ensure the event remains accessible to everyone, discounts are automatically applied at checkout:

• Youth (18 and under) and Seniors (65+) receive $10 off registration
• Group registrations receive:
  • 10% off per registration for groups of 4–9 participants
  • 15% off per registration for groups of 10 or more participants

No codes are required, and all eligible discounts are applied automatically when you register.