Join Opportunity Village at the 2023 Las Vegas Great Santa Run’s Pre- and Post-Race Festival
All funds raised go to support adults with disabilities in the Las Vegas area
LAS VEGAS (October 13, 2023) – The countdown to the iconic 2023 Las Vegas Great Santa Run has begun, with entertainment and venue updates and more surprises to come.
Presented by Circle K, the 5k run and 1-mile walk is scheduled for Dec. 2 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd Street. Hosted by Opportunity Village along with FOX5 and their Take 5 to Care Partners, Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas and Landmark Recovery, festivities begin at 8 a.m., with the run and walk starting at 10 a.m. Registration costs $45 until Nov. 29 when it goes up to $55. Registration includes a five-piece Santa suit, finisher medal, and swag bag, while supplies last.
Entertainment this year will include Broadway and Vegas star, Travis Cloer; Lorena Peril; Miss Nevada Taylor Blatchford; Adam London from Laughternoon; Zowie Bowie; Steph Payne; DJ Jesse Estrada; and onstage Zumba, with other surprises to come. All proceeds from the event go to Opportunity Village and its mission to employ, empower, and serve people with disabilities in our community.
“We can’t wait for this year’s Las Vegas Great Santa Run, which is shaping up to be one of the season’s best events,” said Bob Brown, president and CEO of Opportunity Village. “We want everyone to have a fun experience during our pre- and post-race festival while helping us raise much-needed funds for our mission of serving people with disabilities.”
The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is an all-ages event, and children under 3 are free. For those wanting to add a little holiday joy to their at-home miles, runners are invited to join Opportunity Village virtually and run on a course of their choosing. Whether you take to your favorite local trail, jog around your neighborhood or even run during an upcoming vacation, you’ll still be helping to support Opportunity Village’s mission of serving adults with disabilities. Participants can earn a prize for fundraising, beginning with a $5 donation. In addition, teams of 20 or more people also receive discount pricing when registering together: $35 per person until Nov. 19.
Runners and walkers will receive the 2023 Las Vegas Great Santa Run medal at the finish line, featuring a keepsake Santa pin that participants are able to wear all season long to celebrate the holidays. The pin features a reclining Santa resting on top of the medal, which is shaped like a playing card and features iconic Las Vegas landmarks.
Stay updated with all things Las Vegas Great Santa Run by following the event’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @lvsantarun. Let us know which race you’ll be participating in using the hashtag #LVSantaRun on our social channels! To learn more or to register, visit www.lvsantarun.com.
About Opportunity Village
Since 1954, Opportunity Village has 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 are able to 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 and the generous philanthropy of our donors and community partners. Together, we are successfully empowering, employing, and serving people with disabilities – positively impacting lives. For more information on Opportunity Village, visit www.opportunityvillage.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Laura Foster, Opportunity Village
702-268-8658 or Fosterl@opportunityvillage.org
