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Your Guide to the 2025 Las Vegas Great Santa Run 5K

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Published On: July 22, 2025

So, you're considering joining the fun for this year's Las Vegas Great Santa Run? Maybe you've already registered.

Thank you! Get ready for the best fun you've ever had in a Santa suit.

The iconic 5k run and 1-mile walk taking place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 follows a downtown Las Vegas course. You'll pass all your favorite Vegas landmarks while reveling in the entertainment only Vegas can bring to the party. The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is an all-ages event, and children under 3 are free. Pets, strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers are welcome.

And all while raising money to help adults with disabilities in our local community.

What You'll Learn: 

  1. About the Las Vegas Great Santa Run race
  2. How to get involved
  3. Frequently asked questions
  4. How to prepare for the race
  5. What to do after the race
  6. Register

About the Race

Let's dig a little deeper into this unforgettable Vegas tradition — once you've attended, you'll never want to miss it.

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2025 Las Vegas Great Santa Run Medal

What's Special About the Race?

Now in its 21st year, the annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run is a staple community event. Come on down on December 6 to see why it's grown to be among the world's largest gatherings of Santas.

Celebrate the holiday season while raising money for Opportunity Village — supporting our mission of employing, empowering, and serving adults with disabilities in our community.

When else can you see a giant pack of Santas running through the streets of downtown Las Vegas?

Where Do the Proceeds from the Race Go?

All proceeds from the day directly support people with disabilities in Southern Nevada through Opportunity Village's tailored disability services.

Since 1954, we've been dedicated to helping people with disabilities find the very best version of themselves. Through workforce development, community employment, day services, inclusive housing, arts and social recreation, they can find new friends, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration, and unleash creative passions.

Opportunity Village thrives with the funding from our social enterprises, signature events like the Las Vegas Great Santa Run and HallOVeen, and the generous philanthropy of our donors and community partners.

Together, we are successfully empowering, employing, and serving people with disabilities — positively impacting lives.

 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: CircleK and Fox5 KVUU-TV

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How Else Can I Get Involved if I Don't Want to Race?

Not everybody wants to or can run or walk the course. Do you still want to help? There are a few ways you can.

Fundraising

Pass your virtual (or literal) hat around and raise much-needed funds for some of our most vulnerable locals. We even have prizes this year for fundraising! You can find a template fundraising ask letter, social media graphics, a printable flyer, and social media toolkit here.

Some examples of how your fundraising helps:

Donate: $25

How it helps: Purchases food for OV's desert tortoise, Tulip, who teaches adults with disabilities how to care for animals.

What you'll receive: One ticket to the Magical Forest to utilize during the 2025 season

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