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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
632 13 Ave SE, Calgary AB
5K
13–30°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
12–27°F
rain
2024
24–39°F
dry
2023
29–56°F
dry
2022
1–21°F
rain
2021
7–21°F
dry
2020
27–49°F
dry
2019
6–31°F
dry
2018
3–20°F
dry
2017
30–39°F
dry
2016
-1–17°F
dry
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About this race
2026 Santa Shuffle Calgary
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 Calgary 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:
- 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 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.
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