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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
18 Hess St S, Hamilton ON
5K
32–44°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
38–51°F
rain
2024
34–40°F
dry
2023
30–45°F
rain
2022
22–42°F
dry
2021
31–48°F
rain
2020
34–45°F
dry
2019
30–50°F
rain
2018
15–34°F
dry
2017
39–50°F
dry
2016
30–35°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
32°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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!
MEDALS FOR THE 5K EVENT:
Limited-Edition Rudolph & Santa Medal!
Rudolph’s nose lights up, and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” plays when you open it!
OR
Santa Medal with music!
(We have different medals for the 1K event)
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