December 1-12, 2026
Join your fellow holiday-loving runners and walkers to participate in Run Calgary's popular virtual Christmas run. Your virtual run or walk can be completed in any country or locale, and on any surface (trail, road, treadmill, track), all at once or spread out over the 12 days. We just want to see you run, run, Rudolph!
Fundraising For: Seniors Secret Service
Amount Fundraised to Date: $58,000
Overview
This virtual event consistently sells out and has become a holiday tradition amongst runners far and wide. Get into the holiday spirit solo or with your friends and family, don your "ugly Christmas sweater" style technical long-sleeve shirt, and get ready to celebrate the holidays!
Your 12 kilometers can be completed anywhere at anytime between December 1-12, and can be broken up over multiple days or completed all at once. How you choose to complete your 12K's is completely up to you!
During the virtual race window, we give away thousands of dollars in prizing to participants who share their 12K's experience on social media. Prizes for those who fundraise for Seniors Secret Service are also awarded.
Event Details
Event details subject to change.
Virtual Race Window Opens: December 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Virtual Race Window Closes: December 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Age Minimum: N/A
Pricing
What's Included
All Participants will receive:
- 2026 Run Calgary “Ugly Christmas Sweater” style long-sleeve technical shirt
- Festive Finisher’s Medal
- Christmas-themed race bib
- 12+ chances to win prizes from December 1-12
- Access to the Virtual Leaderboard
- Option to track your virtual race on ASICS RunKeeper
- Downloadable virtual finisher's certificate upon completion
Participants can optionally purchase:
- Matching 12K's toque
Package Pick-up
Package pick-up dates, times, and location will be confirmed closer to the event and communicated to all participants at least two week before the event.
You can have someone else pick up your race package on your behalf.
If you registered after the Package Pick-up dates, please contact info@runcalgary.com to arrange to pick up your swag from Run Calgary Headquarters.