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REGISTRATION FOR 2026 NOW OPEN!
Join us October 31st & November 1st 2025
The Hamilton Marathon would like to welcome you back once again to our event taking place the first weekend of November.
To all returning participants, thank you for trusting in us once again to bring you a glorious race experience! To those new to us, we are so excited to meet you! We hope to bring you a weekend of fun and help you meet your goals.
The Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope offers a 2 loop course along Hamilton's Beautiful Waterfront with a full race weekend including a kids 1km fun run, a 5km and 10km Family Walk/Run, as well as a fully certified Half and Full Marathon.
Back by popular demand will also be our Hammer Challenge - 3 Races one weekend! Why not take on the ultimate Challenge this year?
Join us for a weekend of fun for the whole family!
Registration is live for the MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll and SAVE THE DATE for the 7th Annual Veterans Day 5, November 7th!
We are proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. --- We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with La Sportiva for our events this year. Not only will La Sportiva be at our races with their demo fleet of shoes to try but they will also be giving away 2 pairs of shoes! --- PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR THE 2026 EVENT This race is in support of MedVents - an amazing team that provide First Aid services at all of our events. Course Description: Come join us for one of our most popular events: The Beav. Hilton Falls Conservation Area is known to have some of the best trails around. This course is primarily made up of fast, groomed trails with some short but tougher and more technical sections thrown into the mix. The weather has been drastically different each year that we have put on the event. The first year, we had snow. The second year we had a cold day with high winds. Who could forget year three when a beaver built a dam and flooded a portion of the course
(yes, seriously). In 2022, we had a gorgeous day with sun and 15 degrees. Who knows what this year will bring? PLEASE NOTE: The course leaves Hilton Conservation area and enters Halton Region property from approximately 8k through 16k of the 25k loop. We owe a huge "THANK YOU" to the wonderful people at Halton Region for allowing us to use their trails, specifically the Britton Tract and the Robertson Tract. This section is an important part of the course and adds variety as well as some of the fastest runnable sections of the route. All participants in the 25k and 50k races will be required to sign an additional waiver, which will be given to you at race kit pick-up. --- For a map of the 25k loop that we will be using, please click here. For a GPX of the 25k loop, please click on the following: 25km Course GPX File To watch a video slideshow of the race course, please click on the link below: The 10km race is an out and back that will have participants run on the groomed trails around the
reservoir and over to the waterfall. From the waterfall, runners will then get to experience a short section of rugged and highly technical terrain on the Bruce Trail before reaching the falls. At the falls, participants in the 10km race will descend a set of stairs to the base of the fall where they will pick up a small pin with the Beav Trail Race logo on it (to prove that they went all the way to the bottom of the stairs). From here runners turn around and head back to the finish line. The 25km race will start with the same route as the 10k but instead of turning around, runners will continue on the Beaver Dam Trail, which inspired the name of the race. The remainder of the "out section" of the course is a pleasant mixture of single track and double track with some additional technical sections for runners to overcome before heading back towards the finish line. The 50km race will be the same as the 25k course but will be run twice. The 50km course will have a 9hr cutoff. Those who plan
on taking more than 8hrs should bring a headlamp or flashlight, just in case. It gets dark early at this time of year and the sun sets quickly. The timing of this race makes it perfect for runners trying to squeeze in one more race for the season or for those who want to try a new distance. Aid Stations: Although subject to change based on our permit, the aid stations are planned as follows: 10k race: Drink and S'mores Aid Station at 5k (this aid station has drinks and s'mores only) 25k race: 5k (drink/s'mores station), 8k (full aid station), 17k (full aid station), 20k (drink station) 50k race: same as 25k race but run twice with an additional aid station at 25k (start/finish area) Runners can expect the usual ultra staples- water, electrolyte drink, PB & J, sweet and salty snacks. All Happy Trails Racing events are cup-less so you will need to have a collapsible cup or bottle to fill at the aid stations. Pacers: Sorry, pacers are not permitted in any of the events. If you feel that you
will need a pacer, for safety reasons, please contact the Race Director before registering. Participants over the age of 65 can have a pacer if they wish. Race Apparel, Medals, and Prizing: Stay warm after the race with a custom hoodie that is included in the registration for the 25k and 50k events. (Please note: hoodie design is subject to change depending on supplier availability). Participants in the 10km event will receive a t-shirt with an option to upgrade to a zip-up hoodie during registration. Apparel shown is from our 2018 event. The apparel is different every year. Finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each race distance. Post Race Food: We understand that people have different dietary restrictions, needs, and preferences. Because of this, rather than include the cost of a post-race meal that you may or may not enjoy/ be able to eat, we do not include meals in our race registration fees. Refund Policy: Happy Trails Racing has a
great policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations within 30 days of the race. However, participants are welcome to transfer their bib to someone else without any penalty up to 5 days before the race. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out. Also, please note that we don't have waitlists. If spots open up they will be available on Race Roster so check back occasionally. --- RACE REPORTS: --- All photos care of Sue Sitki Photography
The 18th annual RememberRun.
5k and 1.1k fun run in Riverside Park on November 7.
A mix of road and trail within beautiful Riverside Park. A moment of silence, live singing of the National Anthem, and piper will precede the race start.
18th Annual Saturday November 7, 2026 10:02 a.m. Riverside Park, Cambridge, ON
Join us in an unforgettable ‘Run to Remember.’
It is our objective to organize a fun, safe and healthy athletic event for the citizens of Waterloo Region and beyond, while maintaining a community responsibility to local charitable organizations and their causes. Pledges are for The Preston Legion Poppy Fund. With your entry you will help us reach our objective.
Keep the memory alive. Join your friends and fellow runners and participate in the 18th Annual Remember Run.
Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K – November 8, 2026
The Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K is coming to Michigan on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This second year event offers a flat, fast, fully paved, USATF-certified course stretching across Michigan’s Thumb. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier, and both the Marathon and Half will include pace teams from Beast Pacing to help you hit your goals. Starting in Caseville and finishing in downtown Port Austin, this point-to-point race delivers the perfect combination of speed, scenery, and small-town charm. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first race, or planning a fall race-cation, the Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon has it all.
Race Details
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Locations: Marathon starts in Caseville, Half Marathon in Sleeper State Park, 5K in downtown Port Austin—all finishing in Port Austin, Michigan
Course: Fully paved, flat, USATF-certified; Marathon is a Boston Qualifier
Why Run Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon?
Fast & Flat: The Marathon and Half feature fully paved, USATF-certified courses, ideal for personal bests and Boston qualification.
Pace Teams: Beast Pacing will guide Marathon and Half Marathon participants with consistent splits.
Cool November Temps: Crisp, race-ready weather on Michigan’s Thumb sets the stage for strong performances.
Run for a Cause: Every registration supports the Rock CF Foundation and its mission to improve the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis.
Unique Experience: Traverse Michigan’s Thumb from one side to the other, while 5K runners loop around downtown Port Austin and finish in time to cheer on the Half and Full finishers.
Race Extras: Participant swag includes exclusive gear, plus referral incentives that give you money back when friends join.
Destination Vibes: Enjoy a fall weekend on Michigan’s Thumb Coast, complete with small-town hospitality, Lake Huron views, and a lively finish line atmosphere.
More Than Just a Race
Your experience at the Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon goes beyond the miles. Every step helps fund the Rock CF Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals living with cystic fibrosis through awareness, advocacy, and action. By racing with us, you’re not only pushing your own limits—you’re helping power life-changing programs and research.
Ready to run Michigan’s Thumb? Don’t wait—register today for the Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K on November 8, 2026 and be part of a flat, fast, meaningful race experience on the shores of Lake Huron.
The
6th annual
DOUGHNUT DASH
5km
and
KIDS 1KM
( over 310 runners in 2025!!!! )
Kids 800m-start@9:55
5km-Start@10am
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE_ CASH ONLY
Different course than we've ever used!!!!
NEW this year.....MORE doughnuts for you to taste...you asked, and we are going to listen to what the runners want.
GRANDADS DOUGHNUTS
is our official sponsor this year!!
Freshly baked doughnuts only 1 minute drive from the race site!!
Try them, you'll LOVE them!!!!
-COURSE- will be a loop of Bayfront Park,then out and back 1 mile(approx) on the waterfront trail,turning around at the first island.
-accurately measured and FLAT!!
(it's a certified course but the certification has expired)
-family and friends, friendly as they can see you start, at 1300m and the finish line!
Swag:
-Doughnuts for all provided by GRANDADS...baked daily!!!
(they will also have the small "middles" of the doughnuts for you to sample different flavours)..NOT nut free.
-Hornby organic energy bars
-Awesome looking finishers medals to all in both races
Shirts to all who register before October 31st, shirts will only be available on race day IF a runner does not show up...we will NOT be holding or mailing any shirts out,if you can not make it, sorry)
5 year age groups and the top 3 in each age groups!!!! 19+ under thru 70+ over.
(as well as top 3 over-all male and females)
(we do NOT mail out any awards not picked up on race day)
WE WILL NOT BE GIVING ANY AWARDS OUT UNTIL THE AWARD CEREMONY, PLEASE DO NOT ASK.....We will mail it if you cant stick around.
Kit Pick Up- Race day at Macassa Yacht Club
815am-930am-SHARP...if you are late ,thats your fault, you'll be running without a race Bib and get no official time. Get there as early as possible please.
Washrooms- there will be some in the yacht club and 2 porta potties in the parking lot at Bayfront Park ,which will be 100m from the start/finish lines.
AWARDS- we will do our best to start by 11:15- 1130 at the latest to get everyone on their ways back home and so we can start to clean up the yacht club!
We will have over 20 draw prizes ALL valued at over $50/each!!
Chip timing-
GROUP DISCOUNTS-email us for details and pricing.
Race day registration is available-CASH only please.
NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!
Please always check our facebook page(hamilton road races) and our website(runhamilton.ca) for any updates.
One last race before Christmas to help our youth!!!
We are also now working with a new, LOCAL, nutrition company called THN Labs. They are generously providing each runner with gels in their race kit as well as gels available at our aid stations. The gels contain only 4 ingredients: maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. For more information on the product, click on their logo below:
We are really excited to be offering this brand new event! It will be fun to participate in and equally fun to watch. This is a "last person standing" style event with a twist. This is our last event of the year- one last chance to get together and celebrate another year of putting one foot in front of the other.
This is a perfect race for our road running friends to get a glimpse of the trail running world. Although this isn't much of a "trail", I think we can agree that a big part of what makes our trail community so special is the people.
This event will only be offered in alternating years (opposite years to our "Leftovers Run" event). Like the Leftovers Run, this event is designed to be a grassroots, small, community-focused event. We are doing our very best to keep our operational costs low so that we can offer this event at a very budget-friendly price of only $39.00. Participants will receive a Happy Trails toque, a bib, and (as long as you complete at least 1 loop) a really cool finisher's medal.
RACE FORMAT:
As mentioned, this is a "last person standing" style event, which means that we will have 1 winner in each of the man/woman/non-binary categories. The race will take place on a 1 mile (1.61km) paved loop at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, ON. All participants will start the first loop at 9:00am and will be given 15 minutes to complete the first loop. Take your time and conserve your energy on these early loops because it is going to get a lot more challenging! Regardless of how quickly you finish the lap, YOU CAN'T START THE NEXT LAP UNTIL THE OFFICIAL STARTING TIME OF THE NEXT LAP (see schedule below).
At 9:15am, all participants who successfully completed the first loop will start their second loop. However, this time you will be given 14 minutes to complete the loop. Each subsequent loop will need to be completed a little bit faster than the last. We will start by reducing the lap time by 1 minute each lap. After 6 laps, we will start reducing the lap time by 30 seconds. After 12 laps, we will start reducing the lap time by 15 seconds until there is only 1 runner remaining. If no runners are able to complete the last lap in the allotted time, the first runner to complete the lap will be declared the winner!
COURSE MAP:
The 1.61km (1 mile) loop will take place only steps from the parking lot at Bayfront Park in Hamilton. The loop is wide, paved, and mostly flat.
AID STATION:
We will have a bare-bones aid station with water and Skratch Labs Electrolyte Drink.
For all of the road runners out there, you should be aware that like most trail races, all Happy Trails Racing events (including this one) are cup-less. You need to bring your own cup or bottle. This doesn't have to be fancy- you can literally write your name on a piece of tape, put it on plastic cup, and leave it on the aid station table. No glass cups please!
You will have access to a drop bag every mile so bring whatever you need. Don't forget to bring some warm clothes to change into so that you can watch the rest of the race in comfort! Your new Happy Trails Toque will come in handy. Feel free to bring a chair.
Run the Original Santa Race in HESS VILLAGE!
Saturday, Nov 21, 2026
Grab your family and friends, put on a Santa suit and run in the Original All-Santa race! Santa Suit and chipped timed results included!
(This is a all Santa race so everybody is required to wear a Santa suit)
When registering, you can choose the option with a Santa suit included or without a Santa suit if you already have your own.
Whether you wear our Santa suit or bring your own festive look, come ready to be part of a sea of Santas taking over the course.
Everybody Who Orders A Santa Suit Will Receives This Velour Suit And Luscious Beard. These Santa Suit May Be Worn Many Times!
Get ready to jingle all the way at our jolly Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run & Walk and kick off the start to the holiday season with us!
🎅 SANTA-APPROVED FEATURES 🎅
🎄 Dash through our enchanting 150-acre Christmas tree wonderland!
🧣 Each participant will receive a cozy, commemorative long sleeve to keep you toasty all season.
🎁 Add a touch of holiday magic to your tree with an exclusive holiday ornament.
🍩 Reward your holiday hustle with post-race sweet cider, or hard cider for the grown-ups, and scrumptious donuts.
Bring your family and friends for a jolly good time. Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, you're sure to have a holly, jolly, and donut-filled day! Don't miss out on this merry and magical event. Register today, and let's make this holiday season unforgettable! 🎉🏃♀️🎅🏃♂️🎄
What's Included?
1 Donut
1 Can of hard cider or sweet cider for those participants under 21
1 Commemorative ornament
1 Commemorative Shirt
Raceday Timing
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.
Kicking PancreAS™ – London, ON
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers—but together, we can make a difference.
About the Event
Kicking PancreAS™ 2026 is a fun, inclusive 5K for all levels and abilities—whether you choose to walk or run, set a personal goal and take it at your own pace, Kicking PancreAS™ series is coming back to London, ON! We’re excited to bring this high-energy 5K to the community and invite participants to help us make the inaugural event a huge success. 2025 was a record breaking year and we are hoping that 2026 is even better! Help us reach our goal of increasing the number of participants to 265 and our fundraising goal of just over $47,000.
Every step—and every dollar raised—supports pancreatic cancer awareness, patient support, healthcare education, and Canadian research, helping change outcomes for those impacted by this disease.
💜 London, ON November 21, 2026
📍 Location: Springbank Gardens
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM start (Check-in at 3:00 PM) – Race route open for 90 minutes
What’s Included:
🏅 Finisher medal
🎽 Running bib
🎁 Swag
Let’s light up the night! Wear purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—costumes are encouraged!
🔹 Race Kit Pickup:
📆 November 20, 2026| ⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 620 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 5J9
📞 (519) 438-8550
Can't make it to pick up your race kit on Friday night? No problem, you can pick up your kit beginning at 3pm (1 hour before race time) at the Guy Lombardo Pavillion, 285 Wonderland R on race day.
What’s Included
• Finisher medal
• Running bib
• Event swag
Let’s light up the night! Wear purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—costumes encouraged.
⚠️ Spots are limited. There is NO onsite registration.
Fundraise for Impact
Participants are encouraged to fundraise and rally friends, family, and colleagues. Every dollar raised stays in Canada and helps fund critical programs and research that bring hope to patients and families.
Call to Action
Register today, set your personal 5K goal, start your fundraising, and help us make Barrie’s first Kicking PancreAS an unforgettable success. Together, we can Change the Outcome.
A race to honor one runner, and encourage many others.
Join us Thanksgiving morning for the 10th annual Friendsgiving Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run. Great for competitive runners and beginners, and everyone in between. You can run, walk, dance, or crawl your way to the finish line just like other family-friendly turkey trots.
Custom Finisher Medals
5-year age group prizes for top male and female in each age group
Top finisher prizes for top male and female
Prize drawings (All participants and volunteers are eligible)
One mile race starts at 8:30 am, with the 5k starting at 9:00 am. Start and finish is in downtown Marine City, near the beach. All proceeds from this event go to the Tyler Kreilter Memorial Fund. The Fund provides scholarships and other support for Blue Water area runners.
Registrations placed by Monday, November 17 will include a free long-sleeved T-shirt.
Shirts can be ordered separately after November 17 to be delivered in early December.
Read about Tyler Kreilter and the Run that Celebrates His Life
Kicking PancreAS™ – Burlington, ON
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers—but together, we can make a difference.
About the Event
Kicking PancreAS™ 2026 is a fun, inclusive 5K for all levels and abilities—whether you choose to walk or run, set a personal goal and take it at your own pace, Kicking PancreAS™ series is coming back to Burlington, ON! We’re excited to bring this high-energy 5K to the community and invite participants to help us make the inaugural event a huge success. 2025 was a record breaking year and we are hoping that 2026 is even better! Help us reach our goal of increasing the number of participants to 375 and our fundraising goal of just over $48,000.
Every step—and every dollar raised—supports pancreatic cancer awareness, patient support, healthcare education, and Canadian research, helping change outcomes for those impacted by this disease.
💜 Burlington, ON November 29, 2026
📍 Location: Burlington Waterfront
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM start (Check-in at 3:30 PM) – Race route open for 90 minutes
What’s Included:
🏅 Finisher medal
🎽 Running bib
🎁 Swag
Let’s light up the night! Wear purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—costumes are encouraged!
🔹 Race Kit Pickup:
📆 November 28, 2026| ⏰ 11:00AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Art Gallery Burlington
📞 (902) 892-6159
Can't make it to pick up your race kit on Friday night? No problem, you can pick up your kit beginning at 3:30pm (1 hour before race time) at the Burlington Art Gallery
What’s Included
• Finisher medal
• Running bib
• Event swag
Let’s light up the night! Wear purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—costumes encouraged.
⚠️ Spots are limited. There is NO onsite registration.
Fundraise for Impact
Participants are encouraged to fundraise and rally friends, family, and colleagues. Every dollar raised stays in Canada and helps fund critical programs and research that bring hope to patients and families.
Call to Action
Register today, set your personal 5K goal, start your fundraising, and help us make Burlington's first Kicking PancreAS an unforgettable success. Together, we can Change the Outcome.
2026 REGISTRATION
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
WHAT WE DO:
Track Workouts involve running short intervals (from 200 to 1000 metres), at faster than 5K race pace, with recovery periods in between. There will be a Victors coach present to explain the workout and answer any training or pacing questions.
Tuesday Tempo Runs are 8-10 kilometre group runs and are meant to be run at around a half marathon or full marathon race pace. Please note: lights and vests are required (see The Running Works store).
Sunday Long Runs are held in conjunction with The Running Works store. For workout information see our website.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Guelph Victors welcomes all ADULT runners (minimum age: 18).
For youth running programs, please visit Royal City Athletics Club.
Write to [email protected] if you wish to participate but cannot afford the fee for any reason.
NEWCOMERS:
You're welcome to try us out for a week or two before paying the membership fee. We want you to be sure you're comfortable with our programs before committing! Please introduce yourself when you first attend the track. Ask for coach Colin or one of the club leaders (Karl, Lorraine, Lee, Brian, George, Chelsea, Stephen, Laura, Brandon).
2026 Santa Shuffle London
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 London Santa Shuffle, you are joining a community of participants and fundraisers helping provide food, shelter, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship.
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, and the entire community!
An opportunity to fundraise for your local Salvation Army, with every dollar raised helping to ensure practical assistance and compassionate support are available in your community.
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 The Salvation Army in your community.
To thank participants for their fundraising efforts and early support, a number of limited-edition items are available:
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Buff/Neck Gaiter
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Toque
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Hoodie
These items recognize the meaningful difference you are making. Every dollar raised helps provide food, shelter, and practical support to individuals and families facing hardship.
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.
2026 Santa Shuffle Hamilton
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 Hamilton Santa Shuffle, you are joining a community of participants and fundraisers helping provide food, shelter, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship.
As a Santa Shuffler, your registration includes:
A personalized race bib.
A one-of-a-kind finisher's medal and Christmas Tree Ornament to celebrate your achievement!
Tons of fun with friends, family, and the entire community!
An opportunity to fundraise for your local Salvation Army, with every dollar raised helping to ensure practical assistance and compassionate support are available in your community.
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 The Salvation Army in your community.
To thank participants for their fundraising efforts and early support, a number of limited-edition items are available:
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Buff/Neck Gaiter
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Toque
Receive a limited edition 2026 Santa Shuffle Hoodie
These items recognize the meaningful difference you are making. Every dollar raised helps provide food, shelter, and practical support to individuals and families facing hardship.
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.
WHAT IS H+P?
Health and performance is here to help YOU get fit, healthy and fast! We are a free, community-based hub for endurance athletes. From elite to beginner, we have something for you!
COST
H+P is a free, community oriented and powered club.
It you would like to support us and our minor expenses (such as maintaining an inventory in team gear, giveaways to volunteers, small prizes and items for our events), there is the option to donate $40 when you sign up.
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED:
Join our e-mail list
Join our Strava club
Join our private Facebook community (e-mail [email protected])
Follow and engage with us on Instagram (@health_perform)
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER EVENTS AT :
We are proud to announce that this event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario.
We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with La Sportiva for our events this year. Not only will La Sportiva be at our races with their demo fleet of shoes to try but they will also be giving away 2 pairs of shoes at every event!
We are also now working with a new, LOCAL, nutrition company called THN Labs. They are generously providing each runner with gels in their race kit as well as gels available at our aid stations. The gels contain only 4 ingredients: maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract. For more information on the product, click on their logo below:
As you probably know, we have a Summer Solstice Race in which runners run the entire time that the sun is up on the longest day of the year. The summer race is always our fastest selling out race with great vibes. When we originally thought of the race, many years ago, it was our intention to also offer a Winter Solstice Race in which runners run the entire time that the sun is up on the SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR.
Finally, in 2026, we will be offering The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race
Instead of battling the sun, runners will have to layer up and try to stay warm!
The Winter Solstice represents the shortest day of the year with only 8hrs, 58 minutes, 29 seconds of sun (from 7:48am to 4:47pm).
Race Details:
The race will be run on an approximately 3.7 km trail loop. There are a couple of short rolling hills (that will feel as though they are growing with each loop). The course will be a mixture of tree covered trails and open field and the wind is typically blowing at this location. The exact course length won't be available until the race because we are going to design the course to be the best we possibly can, which means we are going to use the trails that are in the best condition and offer the most scenic options for race day. Our intentions are to mostly use the same section of trail that we do for our summer race but that will depend on the weather leading up to the race, since sections of the route are prone to becoming soggy if there is a lot of rain.
Don't feel like racing for the entire solstice? No problem, you can do a Half Solstice (4 hours and 29 minutes), a Quarter Solstice (2 hours and 15 minutes), or you can do it as a relay, which is SO MUCH FUN!
Full Solstice: 8 hours and 58 minutes (Starts at 7:48am - Ends at 4:47pm)
Full Solstice Relay: 8 hours and 58 minutes (Starts at 7:48am - Ends at 4:47pm)- For the Relay Race, teams can have up to 5 runners total per team. They can switch runners as frequently as they wish but each runner must run the full loop and all transitions must occur in the designated "relay transition area". If someone on your team needs to leave early you can NOT replace them with someone new. Each member of the team will receive a shirt and a finishing medal. Only the top team in each category (All Men, All Women, and Mixed Relay) will receive an award. It is entirely possible for a speedy team to collectively reach 100 kms or more in the time provided. Only the team captain needs to register, we will contact you closer to race day to get all of your deets! Teams will have the opportunity to set up tents if the weather is agreeable but we will also have an indoor space for teams and our volunteers.
Quarter Solstice: 2 hours, 15 minutes of blissful running. The race will start at 7:48am and end precisely at 10:03am.
Half Solstice: 4 hours, 29 minutes of joyous running. The race will start at 10:30am and will end at exactly 2:59pm.
Yeah, we know, this is a weird race time but it is based on the sun. Besides, why not do something a little different? Regardless of how far you get, it is likely to be a personal best for you since you probably haven't raced for this exact length of time before!
The vibe at the finish of the race will be magical with an outpouring of support from all of the runners just as the sun is setting.
All runners will receive a finisher's medal as well as some great gear! We will be serving up plenty of options at our aid station including hot drinks and soup.
All participants will also receive a crewneck sweatshirt. The following picture is the current concept plan for the crewneck sweatshirt but colour will strictly depend on availability and is subject to change.
Race Site:
The Sunburn Solstice Trail Run will take place at the AMAZING Marydale Park in Mount Hope, ON. The facility itself is beautiful and offers very close parking, scenic grounds, excellent washroom facilities, and an enormous pavilion to shelter spectators from the sun. We are very fortunate and excited to have the opportunity to host a race here.
Aid Stations:
There will be one aid station with lots of goodies to keep you energized and you will pass it every few kilometres. This is a very spectator friendly event as the runners can be viewed each loop. The location is absolutely ideal for an event like this as it offers amazing facilities, which both runners and spectators will appreciate.
Stock up in between loops. There will be water, an electrolyte drink, and all of your typical ultra running fare including sweet and salty snacks, PB and J sandwiches, pickles and more.
Please note that all Happy Trails Racing events are cup-less so you will need to have a collapsible cup or bottle to fill at the aid stations.
Charity:
The charity that will benefit from this race is "Hamilton Out Of The Cold"
Post Race Food:
We understand that people have different dietary restrictions, needs, and preferences. Because of this, rather than include the cost of a post-race meal that you may or may not enjoy/ be able to eat, we do not include meals in our race registration fees.
Refund Policy:
Happy Trails Racing has a great policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations within 30 days of the race. However, participants are welcome to transfer their bib to someone else without any penalty. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out.
Also, please note that we don't have waitlists. If spots open up they will be available on Race Roster so check back occasionally.
Running room
Guelph Run Club
WEDNESDAY'S AT 6PM
Join us for Free Run Club on Wednesdays at our Store! We will run from 6pm - 7:15pm. Our store will be open until 7:15pm on Wednesdays.
All runners welcome!
Donations
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Without the caring support of people like you, we would be unable to advocate for prevention and life awareness.
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We bring together community agencies, individuals, and service providers to support the community by building capacity through education and advocacy for prevention, intervention, postvention and life promotion.
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