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National Contests

Santa Shuffle 2026 National Contests

This year, The Salvation Army in Canada (“The Salvation Army”) in partnership with The Running Room Ltd. (“The Running Room”) will be hosting three national Santa Shuffle contests (the “Contests”) for you, your family and friends to participate in!

Best Dressed Contest

For those who want to celebrate the Christmas season in fun themed outfits with your loved ones, you can participate in:
 

  • Best dressed: Individual

  • Best dressed: Group

  • Best dressed: Pet


Winners will be voted by YOU! The top 5 photos from each category will be shared on social media where you can show your support for your favourite costumes!

Be sure to check out our social media pages on Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 to cast your vote.

How to Enter

You can enter the best dressed contests by posting a photo on Facebook, X or Instagram, tag us with the hashtag #SantaShuffleBestDressed along with your city!
 
Don’t have social media? Send your photo to Santa.Shuffle@salvationarmy.ca!

Official Contest Rules

  • Only registered Santa Shuffle participants can take part in the ‘Best Dressed’ contests

  • Participants are permitted to submit multiple entries

  • Participants must submit their entries no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 8th, 2026

  • By entering in this contest, you understand and agree that The Salvation Army in Canada, The Running Room and Santa Shuffle have the right to use your photo for this contest and future promotional material

Contest Details

No purchase required. The contest entry period begins on December 5, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. EST and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 8, 2025. There are a total of 3 prizes available to be won as follows: 

  • Best dressed – Individual

    • Winner: One (1) $100.00 CAD Running Room gift card and a hoodie. 

  • Best dressed – Group

    • Winner: $300.00 CAD in Running Room gift cards (6 x $50 CAD gift cards). 

  • Best dressed – Pet-edition

    • Winner: One (1) $50.00 CAD Running Room gift card. 


Open to legal residents of Canada, who are age of majority in the province or territory of residence at time of entry. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes.

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