Able to jump-start the vacation season? Put in your wildest festive gear and be a part of the Santa Shuffle. This enjoyable and feel-good occasion is all about embracing the season’s cheer whereas making a distinction. Yearly, runners and walkers assist The Salvation Military help individuals in want, creating a robust mix of group spirit and vacation pleasure. Right here’s what it’s good to know.
The Santa Shuffle kicked off 34 years in the past in Edmonton, due to a gaggle of enthusiastic Operating Room members who noticed an opportunity to mix their love of working with a worthy trigger. Since then, it’s grown right into a nationwide celebration with occasions in each province, spanning 27 places throughout Canada.
On race day, you may select between a 5K Enjoyable Run or a 1K Elf Stroll, with individuals inspired to don their funkiest festive apparel. To cap off the vacation enjoyable, everybody receives a one-of-a-kind Santa Shuffle shirt and finisher medal for a little bit of well-earned sparkle. Can’t make it to an in-person occasion? No worries! This 12 months’s Santa Shuffle has a digital choice. The Santa Shuffle kicks off on Dec. 7 and is filled with contemporary surprises—like pledge incentives, new medals and shirts and a best-dressed contest.
You may join the 2024 Santa Shuffle till Dec.1. Right here’s how one can discover a Santa Shuffle occasion close to you.