Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk 2025 - Kemptville

Time to mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot for Saturday April 25, 2026. Early Bird registration is now open until February 28, 2026 and full registration closes April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Register for the 11th annual Merrickville Heritage Classic with cool medals from our local foundry and a friendly atmosphere in our beautiful village located on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with old running friends and make new ones!

Children 12 years and under:

• Blockhouse Run (2K): $15.00 flat rate

• New!! Canal Run (5K): $20.00 flat rate

• New!! Jewel of the Rideau Run (10K): $25.00 flat rate

• ** No discount applied to Virtual Runs **

• T-Shirt included in Registration Fee for 5K and 10K registrants ONLY

• T-Shirts are available for purchase for 2K runners

• T-shirts NOT available for Virtual runners

Join us for a great morning of community spirit at the 2026 ‘Goode Run!

Online registration closes May 1, 2026

You can run or walk the 2K or 5K or do both and earn a unique challenge coin! Departing from and ending at Osgoode's Stuart Holmes Arena; the 2K & 5K run through Osgoode Village.

We are encouraging participants to wear a costume! What kind of costume is up to you. Of course, make it fun and be sure you can still run! There will be a random prize draw for all participants wearing a costume in the 2K & 5K (youth and adult). Your dog best friend will be eligible for a prize as well! We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Costumes are optional. You can come with just your race gear.

Your 'Goode Run registration includes:

• A unique 'Goode Run race medal

• A personalized race bib

• Professional timing by Sportstats (5k race only)

• Free downloadable race photos

• Random prize draw for all participants

• Random prize draw for participants in costume

• Post-race fruit/water

• Optional purchase add-on: 'Goode Run race shirt

The 'Goode Run is a FUNDRAISER

The Osgoode Youth Association relies on funds raised at the 'Goode Run to exist. The 2025 'Goode Run raised over $30,000 for O-YA! The 'Goode Run is volunteer organized and led which means 100% of the proceeds go right back into O-YA. This is very unique in the 'fundraising run' world. It's a run you can feel EXTRA good about!

The Races

The 5K is a multi-terrain course through Osgoode Village. It is a timed event by Sportstats.

Participants of the 2K can run or walk. Baby joggers and strollers are welcome. Participants of ALL ages are out and about enjoying the 2K on race day. No 'running' experience is necessary! Just join us for a fun event! Dogs (who are on a leash, get along well with other dogs and are cleaned up after) are very much welcome to join the 2K. The 2K will run or walk on streets throughout the Village of Osgoode.

Race t-shirts

Shirts will be available for purchase as an add on to registration up until April 24 at midnight.

The new kid on the block in the world of Backyard Ultras for the SECOND year. An endurance race guaranteed to test the limits of anyone with the courage to step into the loop. A race not about speed but about who has the physical and mental grit to endure the longest. There is no second place, no finish line, just the end.

Starting at the iconic 692 Coffee and Bar, the route will go through the beautiful and historic town of Manotick. Each loop for the Backyard Ultra will incorporate road and trail running; having runners take bridges over streams, run through parks, and endure tarmac underfoot.

The 5K will welcome the competitive runner and the runner looking to challenge themselves. The Family 1K is a fun and exciting event for all ages and skill levels. Whether your first race or hundredth race it will be one to remember. 50% of the registration fee from the family 1K race will be donated to the CHEO Children's Hospital - The Griffin Bell Golden Endowment Fund.

Race Day Schedule:

Race kit pick up Friday 6pm - 7:30pm

& Saturday 5am - 6:30am (Ultra) or 8:00am (1K & 5K)

Backyard Ultra Marathon start time at 7:00am (Not chip timed) 2025's route - subject to change

5km Race start time at 8:10am (Timed) 2025's route - Subject to change

Family 1km Race start time at 9:10 am (Not chip timed) 2025 route - subject to change

Buff included in reg fee. *Any registrations after Thursday September 24 at 12pm will NOT receive a buff.