Niagara-on-the-Lake OG Santa Run

We're back for year two!

Ramblers Run is a fitness forward, family friendly event among the vines at Palatine Hills Estate Winery. Walk with the family, run solo, or stroll with your dog—this race is all about movement, community and celebration.

Race Day Schedule:

8:30 AM – Registration Opens

10:00 AM – 1.25 KM Family Fun Run/Walk

10:30 AM – 5 KM Race (timed)

11:00 AM – Food & Beverage Vendors Open

11:30 AM – 1.25 KM Dog Walk

11:45 AM – Winners Announced

3:00 PM - Event closes

*Please note:

The 1.25km run is a fun run and is untimed. The 5km race is timed- bib pick up available on the day of the event at the registration table. Gift bag included in 1.25km and 5km runs only.

Choose Your Run:

• 1.25 KM Family Fun Run/Walk– Great for kids, seniors, and casual walkers

• 5 KM Race (timed) – For runners, joggers, and the competitively curious with overall Men’s and Women’s winner prizes, plus prizes for top youth finishers.

• 1.25 KM Dog Walk – Bring your pup along for the fun

Prizes and Perks:

Every participant receives:

• A glass of Palatine Hills wine

• A pair of custom Ramblers Run socks

• Access to post-race food, drinks and live music

• Non-alcoholic options available for participants under 19

5 KM Race Awards:

Prizes will consist of gift baskets from the winery & local vendors.

Winners’ names will also be engraved on the Ramblers trophy displayed at the winery.

• Overall first winner prizes for Men’s and Women’s divisions

• Medals for 2nd and 3rd place Men’s and Women’s finishers

• Youth category (Under 10) with a 1st place prize

• Medals for 2nd and 3rd place youth finishers

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Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and School is hosting the Bergholz 5K (3.1 mile) road race and 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Join us to promote health and wellness in our community with a 5K road race through residential streets of historic Bergholz. Participants will receive an official race t-shirt and be invited for fellowship at our Oktoberfest-themed post-race party with refreshments including soft pretzels (with cheese and mustard), bratwurst, hot dogs, sauerkraut, bananas and apples, water, beverages, and awards on the Holy Ghost School campus!

All proceeds will go to benefit the operations and facilities at Holy Ghost: Holy Ghost Lutheran School