Las Vegas Great Santa Run
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Las Vegas Great Santa Run

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States View on map
Dec 05, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

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:

  • June 1 - July 28: $32.50
  • July 29 - September 30: $42.50
  • October 1 - November 22: $52.50
  • November 23 - December 6: $57.50

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Dec. 5, 2025 at Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146

  • Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 8 a.m. Pre-race festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the races starting at 10 a.m. Make sure to stay after the race for entertainment, food, and fun! *New this year, after the race the Magical Forest will be open for kids and adults to enjoy the park.

  • 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 presented by Circle K and hosted by Opportunity Village and FOX5 and their Take 5 to Care Partners, Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas and Semper Fi Heating and Cooling. 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.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Registration

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 the 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.

Dec 05, 2026 5.6K 8:00 AM
$42.50
Open

1 Mile Registration

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 the 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.

Dec 05, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$42.50
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Las Vegas, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 4.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 17.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 2.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
10.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
22.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 5, 2026 (PST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 5, 2026 (PST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 49m

The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 4:25 PM local time (PST) in Las Vegas on December 5, 2026 — 9h 49m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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