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Las Vegas Great Santa Run

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Registration Calendar:

  • $45: September 30 - November 22
  • $55: November 23 - December 7

EVENT DETAILS:
  • Dec. 7, 2024 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd Street


  • Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 8 a.m. Pre-race festivities begin at 9 a.m. with the races starting at 10 a.m.


  • 5k or 1-mile distances available. This event is stroller, wheelchair, walker, and pet friendly.


  • Registration includes* a five-piece Santa suit, finisher's medal and swag bag with your paid registration. *While supplies last.


  • Opportunity Village is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and to help celebrate, every 70th person that registers for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run will receive a voucher for one free item at the Santa Run merch booth at the 2024 event. Lucky registrants will be able to choose from newly designed T-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, enamel pins, and more!


  • The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is presented by Circle K and hosted by Opportunity Village and FOX5 and their Take 5 to Care Partners, Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas and Walker Furniture.


  • All proceeds from the event go to support Opportunity Village in its mission to employ, empower, and serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nevada.



  • Follow us on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram @OppVillageLV and @lvsantarun to stay updated on all of our events and Programs.


  • Can’t join us in person on Dec.7? Please consider donating to Opportunity Village by clicking here.

Registration fees

5K (In-Person)

Price changes in 1 day 14 hours

    1. $25.00

      Early bird pricing

      Apr 27 – Jul 29
    2. $35.00
      Jul 30 – Sep 29
    3. $45.00
      Now registering Sep 30 – Nov 22
      Register for 5K (In-Person)
    4. $55.00
      Nov 23 – Dec 7

1-Mile (In-Person)

Price changes in 1 day 14 hours

    1. $25.00

      Early bird pricing

      Apr 27 – Jul 29
    2. $35.00
      Jul 30 – Sep 29
    3. $45.00
      Now registering Sep 30 – Nov 22
      Register for 1-Mile (In-Person)
    4. $55.00
      Nov 23 – Dec 7

Children 3 & Under (In-Person)

Price changes in 1 day 14 hours

  • This is to register children 3 & under for the in-person event on December 3 at Downtown Las Vegas. Children 3 & under do not receive a Santa suit or a medal.

    1. Free
      Apr 27 – Jul 29
    2. Free
      Jul 30 – Sep 29
    3. Free
      Now registering Sep 30 – Nov 22
      Register for Children 3 & Under (In-Person)
    4. Free
      Nov 23 – Dec 7

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Gary

Gary Schuerman

$374.46

Raised

$350.00

Goal
2 View fundraiser page for Craig

Craig Thornton

$286.91

Raised

$500.00

Goal
3 View fundraiser page for Michelle

Michelle Abrams

$222.93

Raised

$250.00

Goal

Contact information

Event contact
Race Director
Email
racedirector@opportunityvillage.org
Website
Visit website

Packet Pick-Up

Each registration includes a Santa suit, finisher's medal, and swag bag. You will be able to pick up from one of the following locations:


Opportunity Village Smith Family Campus | CSN Parking Lot, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | 3185 St. Rose Pkwy., Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | 1490 Center Crossing Road, Las Vegas, NV 89144

  • 12-6 p.m., Wednesday, December 4
  • 12-6 p.m., Thursday, December 5
  • 12-6 p.m., Friday, December 6


Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

  • 8-10 a.m., Saturday, December 7


If you're interested in having your packet shipped, please email racedirector@opportunityvillage.org for pricing.

Fundraising Prizes

Fundraising Amount
How it Helps Opportunity Village
What You Receive
$10
Helps purchase food for OV's desert tortoise, Tulip, who teaches adults with disabilities how to care for animals.
A voucher for FREE hot cocoa to use at the Magical Forest
$25

Buys an art supply kit for an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability, helping them explore their creative side.

One (1) pair of Santa Run socks
$75
Give the gift of functional communications and support purchases of communication apps, speech buttons, and PECS materials
Santa Run dry-wick T-shirt
$150
Buys 30 blank scarves for artists in our Fine & Performing Arts Program

Sherpa Blanket designed by an OV artist

$350
Send a group of individuals with a disability to a special event, activity or museum
Santa Run insulated water bottle
$1,000
Buys bus fare to and from work at one of our Employment Resource CentersOne-year season pass to the Magical Forest (valid for 4 people)
$2,500
Buys 200 bottles of silk dye for artists in our Fine & Performing Arts ProgramOne (1) 16x20 sized art piece from an OV Artist

$5,000
Buys 200 sets of watercolors for artists in our Fine & Performing Arts ProgramCustom charcuterie board with one bottle of wine
$10,000
Provides a 2-month scholarship for someone requiring 1:1 careTwo (2) night staycation in one of the Station Casinos Las Vegas properties with a $50 voucher to a designated restaurant inside the Station Casinos property chosen (agreed upon date and location)

Fundraising and Social Media Toolkit

Thank you for participating in the 2024 Las Vegas Great Santa Run! To make your fundraising and social media efforts easier, we have created a toolkit to share with your friends and family to join or help you in your fundraising efforts. You can find a template fundraising ask letter, social media graphics, a printable flyer, and social media toolkit HERE.

Countdown to event

  • Presenting Sponsors

  • Media

  • Reindeer Sponsors

  • Packet Pick Up Sponsors

  • Starting Line Sponsor

  • Gingerbread Sponsors

  • Santa's Elves Sponsors

  • After Party Sponsor

  • Finish Line Sponsor

  • Water Sponsor