A merry way to help the parade. The Santa Claus Parade has brought joy to Toronto for over 100 years. To keep this wonderful tradition alive, we need you to don your running shoes and join us for the annual Holly Jolly Fun Run! It’s just 5k and you’ll run along the same route as the Santa Claus Parade.
Runners and Christmas enthusiasts join together for the most festive and fun 5K there is. Dress silly and get cheered on by hundreds of thousands of parade-goers as you show your festive spirit! The 5k Holly Jolly Fun Run will lead the way for the Parade, starting at 11:45 am. Just 45 minutes before the Parade starts, thousands of runners will gather at 625 Bloor St W. between Palmerston Ave. and Euclid Ave., to begin their journey along the Parade route to the finish line at Yonge and Wellington (just a short distance to the Parade finish area). Then find your family and enjoy the Parade!
2,000 runners are expected with all proceeds directly supporting the Santa Claus Parade.
* Runners must be 8 years or older & accompanied by an adult if 10 or under. No strollers or dogs allowed.
