Santa Pur-suit 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Nov 15, 2025 edition in Kitchener, Ontario. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Santa Pur-suit is an annual festive run in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, held before the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade. Participants wear full Santa suits and run along the parade route, supporting the YMCA of Three Rivers. The event offers both timed races and fun run options.

Runners experience a festive atmosphere while following the parade route along Weber Street, contributing to a great community event in mid-November.

• 3 km and 1 km courses along parade route on Weber Street
• Start line on Frederick Street at Spetz, just east of Weber Street
• Finish line at Hakim Optical parking lot, 21 Weber Street North, Waterloo
• Full Santa suit required for suit events
• Road surface
• Mid-November typical temperatures 0°C to 8°C with around 80% humidity

• Annual festive run before the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade
• Participants wear full Santa suits (provided or own suit option)
• Supports the YMCA of Three Rivers
• Timed and fun run options available
• Strollers allowed free with registration and accompaniment