Within the sea of over 7,000 Santas was the real hero of the Great Santa Run organized by our favorite charity, Opportunity Village as its big annual fundraiser. Injured illusionist Roy Horn who walked the 1k course in little more than an hour even threw away his walking cane to show the recovery progress he’s making.
Some of their fans traveled from as far away as Europe to join their team to help Vegas officially beat Liverpool in the dual-city challenge to grab the Guinness Book of World Records championship title.
“Can you believe it, Vegas holds the world record!†– Opportunity Village president Linda Smith
It was my first time in the event , I came in about the first 40 , It was excellent well done to all who ran especially the brave girl in hotpants,i hope liverpool have won it ,cant wait for next yaer.
Simon Keaney
Comment by Simon Keaney — December 5, 2007 @ 6:14 pm
sorry to tell you ladies and gentlement
but derry city in ireland has just broke the record today
13,000 santas turned up there and now offiaclly hold the world record
Comment by ciaran — December 9, 2007 @ 7:01 pm
Well done Derry – an absolutely wonderful 13,000 Santas turned up today!
Comment by John — December 9, 2007 @ 10:24 pm
Derry won =)
13,000 +
Comment by Eimear =) — December 18, 2007 @ 7:09 pm
Londonderry wasn’t a dash though was it? Just 13,000 walking about dressed in santa suits.
Still, to get 13,000 together is a remarkable achievement in itself. Well done.
Comment by Deggsy — January 30, 2008 @ 5:13 pm