Las Vegas Great Santa Run

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Las Vegas Great Santa Run runsignup.com
Date 05 Dec, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $32.50
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Las Vegas Great Santa Run

About the event

Join us for a 5k or one-mile walk to raise money for Opportunity Village — it’s the most fun you’ll ever have in a Santa suit. The races start and end at Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, located at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., with live music, food, drinks, and one of the jolliest groups of Santas around. After the race you will be able to hear live music in the race festival area or enjoy rides inside the Magical Forest.

With your registration choose a traditional RED Santa suit or choose an OV BLUE Santa suit.

Registration Calendar:

  • July 29 - September 30: $42.50
  • October 1 - November 22: $52.50
  • November 23 - December 5: $57.50

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Dec. 5, 2026 at Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106

  • Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 12:30 p.m. Pre-race festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. with the races starting at 2:30 p.m. Make sure to stay after the race for entertainment, food, and fun! After the race, the Magical Forest will open at 4 p.m. for early entry for all Las Vegas Great Santa Run participants. Just show your 2026 Las Vegas Great Santa Run medal for entry. For more information about the Magical Forest, click here.

  • 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, race bib, and swag bag with your paid registration. *While supplies last.

  • Remember to purchase your Las Vegas Great Santa Run merch before the event.

The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is hosted by Opportunity Village and FOX5 and their Take 5 to Care Partners, Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas, Semper Fi Heating and Cooling, and Silver State Schools Credit Union. 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.

Questions? Email racedirector@opportunityvillage.org. 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.5? Please consider donating to Opportunity Village by clicking here. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor of the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, click here for our 2026 sponsorship form.

Fundraising and Social Media Toolkit

Thank you for participating in the 2026 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.

 

Races offered

05Dec

5K Registration

Running

Distance
5.6K
Start time
14:30
Entry fee
$32.50
05Dec

1 Mile Registration

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
15:00
Entry fee
$32.50

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Las Vegas.

Temperature5.3° / 16.6°
Feels like2.1° / 13.3°
Sunshine hours8h 22m
Rainfall0.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind3.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity38.1%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:43
Sunset17:28

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Situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert, Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City, Las Vegas and its surrounding communities are famed for their mega-casino resorts, often lavishly decorated with names and themes meant to evoke romance, mystery, and exotic destinations. Along the brightly-lit Strip through the center of the city, visitors will find all manner of amusements and entertainment: circuses, stage shows, thrill rides, erotica, exotic animals, fine dining restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, and elaborate fountain displays, to say nothing of the age-old allure of gambling and drinking.

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