8th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K

The Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce's 8th Annual holiday FUN RUN 5K takes place in the stunning Lake Forest Sports Park on Saturday, November 23, 2024. It is a fast, flat course contained within the park. Our theme is Elf Yourself to kick off the holiday season! This is a fun family event for all, strollers and pets are welcome!

We have a large post-race expo with local restaurants passing out samples, vendors, and various fitness companies. There is even games & crafts for kids, photos with Santa, bounce houses, a hot chocolate station, and more! Make sure to bring your pets for our pet parade, there are awards for best dressed pets!

Stay up to date with our race by following our social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram!

In order to guarantee receiving a full swag bag, make sure to register by 11/1/24

Packet Pick Up Information: 

Packet Pick-Up will be on Friday, November 22nd from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Located at Spectrum Specialties & Awards/The Lake Forest Chamber Office
26239 Enterprise Court, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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MUST bring a copy of your signed waiver and an ID
If you want to pick up for a friend, you are able to do so if you have a picture of their ID and a signed copy of their waiver
If you can't make it at this time, we will also have packet pick up in the morning before the race, but make sure to arrive early! 
 

Day of Race Information

Parking: Enter the Sports Park from the Portola Parkway entrance (NOT Lake Forest Drive). We will be closing all park entrances prior to the race start for runner's safety. 

The Park will be on lockdown from 8 AM to 11 AM. There are NO exceptions to this rule because it is for runner's safety. 
Overflow parking will be available across the street at Saddleback Church (just a short walk away). If you need to arrive late or leave early, you must park over here and not inside the Park. 
Get to the start line early!
 

This is a timed event with 4 Waves!

• Wave 1: Fast PR Elves
• Wave 2: Speedy Elves
• Wave 3: Runner/Jogger Elves
• Wave 4: Walkers/Strollers/Pet Elves
   

Additional Runner Information:

The Start Line is located on the large grass area referred to as "the commons" before the soccer fields. 

Awards will be given in age groups for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd males and females. There will also be top overall awards for males and females. 
Every person will receive a Finishers Medal upon completion of the race!
Make sure to dress up in your best holiday gear! Don't be afraid to go all out!
 

Course Information:

It is a flat 2 1/2 looped course entirely within the Sports Park! We are running on the streets of the Park. 

It will be clearly marked with colorful arrows (one color per lap) & a lead cyclist from Pure Ride Cycles for the fastest runners.
We will have pacers leading each wave! 
 

Tentative Schedule of Events: 

8:00 AM - Runners Start to Arrive

8:30 AM - Race Announcer Starts/Line Up 

8:30-8:45 AM - Carolers from Broadway Arts Studios

8:45 AM - Herbalife Warm-Up

8:55 AM - National Anthem from Broadway Arts Studios

9:00 AM - Wave 1 Release Fast PR Elves
                Wave 2 Release Speedy Elves
                Wave 3 Release Runner/Jogger Elves
                Wave 4 Release Walker/Strollers/Pet Elves

9:00 AM - Expo Officially Opens

9:15 AM - Finish Line Medals (Ongoing)

9:30-11:00 AM - On Going Raffles & Expo Activities

10:00-10:15 AM - Podium Awards 

10:00 AM - Demo(s) 

10:30 AM - Pet Costume Contest 

10:45 AM - Pet Costume Awards

11:00 AM - Start Clean Up 

Introductions: 

• Herbalife will be warming up the runners!
• Broadway Arts Studios will sing the National Anthem
• Jade Tully is your race announcer!
• Caren Ware of Itz About Time will be timing our race!
• Mary Visconte of Spectrum Specialties/CEO of the Lake Forest Chamber is our Race Director! 

Be sure to say HI to everyone! 
 

Post-Race Expo:

Don't run away after the race. Be sure to hold onto your Bib # to check if you won any raffle prizes! Raffles will be ongoing at the DJ station and written on a dry erase board. Keep checking back to see if you won! 

We have a Kid's Zone called Candy Cane Lane: photos with Santa, games, activites, bounce houses, and more!
Samples from the following: past vendors have included Urban Grill, La Casita Olvera, Coffee, Raising Cane's, A Little Something Sweet, Dessert Diva's, Urban Smoked Meats, & More! 
 

Fun Facts: 

• Most of the race is put on by volunteers including our professional photographers: Takata Photo & Design, The Walman Photography, and Eagle Community Credit Union.
• All your pictures are FREE! They will be uploaded onto our Elf Yourself Facebook photo albums, be sure to like our Page! You will be able to download the photos from there! 
• Be sure to tag our Instagram and Facebook pages on any pictures you post of the event!
• This Event Supports Local Chamber Charities:
  • The Pet Adoption Center of O.C.
  • Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
  • Dream Animal Rescue
  • Kiwanis Club of Lake Forest
  • And MORE!!
     

We thank you for all of your support! If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce by emailing info@lakeforestCAchamber.com or calling (949)583-9639.