Santa Pur-suit 2026

The 13th annual Santa Pur-suit warms up the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade route on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Run Waterloo's festive 3K and 1K events send hundreds of Santas down Weber Street before the parade, with every new entrant receiving a full Santa suit (jacket, pants, hat, beard, and belt).

The full suit must be worn during the race. Returning participants who reuse a prior suit receive a discounted entry. Kit pickup is at Runners' Choice on November 19–20.

The 3K starts at Weber & Frederick Street in Kitchener at 9:40 a.m.; the 1K starts at Weber & Hartwood Avenue in Waterloo at 9:50 a.m. Both routes follow the parade corridor ahead of the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade.

• Saturday, November 21, 2026 before the KW Santa Claus Parade
• 3K and 1K festive fun runs in Kitchener-Waterloo
• Full Santa suit included for new entrants
• Finisher medal included
• Discount for participants reusing a suit from prior years
• Kit pickup Nov 19–20 at Runners' Choice