Magicians of The Century encourage runners to participate in the 5K race and sign up with Team Siegfried & Roy.

Siegfried & Roy and Opportunity Village unite forces for the third year in a row in an attempt to break the World Record for the Largest Santa Gathering at the fourth annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Siegfried & Roy serve as Honorary Team Captains for the 2008 event, giving participants a chance to be a part of something truly magical during the season of giving.

The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is a fundraising effort benefiting Opportunity Village and serves as a light, spirited warm-up run for participants in The Las Vegas Marathon the following day. 

Check-in and greetings from Mayor Oscar Goodman begin at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 10 a.m. in and around the Fremont Street Experience. Registration fees are $35 prior to the race and $45 on race day with all proceeds benefiting Opportunity Village. Participants may register by visiting www.LasVegasSantaRun.org. All participants will receive a five-piece Santa costume complete with hat, belt and beard. Entrants may choose from two courses: the 5K fun-run for the long-winded Santas or the Kris Kringle Jingle, a one-mile stroll for the casual walker or jogger.

"We are delighted to be a part of Opportunity Village's Las Vegas Great Santa Run for the third year in a row. It is a great event to support a wonderful charity in our community," said Siegfried.

“It’s the magic and spirit of all the Santas that led me through the race these past few years. I look forward to this race again this year and invite you all to walk a mile in my shoes for this great Las Vegas event," added Roy.

Opportunity Village is a Las Vegas-based, not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities to improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.  Opportunity Village is the largest private provider of vocational training, employment, advocacy and recreation for people with disabilities in Nevada and is currently serving hundreds of people with severe disabilities every day.  For more information, call 702.259.3741 or visit www.LasVegasSantaRun.org.