9th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K

🎉 Race Overview

The Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual holiday FUN RUN 5K takes place in the stunning Lake Forest Sports Park on Saturday, November 22, 2025. 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!

🎈 Post-Race Expo

• Local Restaurants: We have a large post-race expo with local restaurants passing out samples.
• Kids Activities: Games & crafts for kids, photos with Santa, bounce houses, a hot chocolate station, and more!
• Pet Parade: Make sure to bring your pets for our pet parade, there are awards for best dressed pets!
• Follow Us: Stay up to date with our race by following our social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram!

📦 Packet Pick-Up Information

Packet Pick-Up will be on Friday, November 21st 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

• Location: Next Door to South Coast Photography.
• ID Requirement: MUST bring a copy of your signed waiver and an ID.
• Friend Pick-Up: You are able to pick up for a friend if you have a picture of their ID and a signed copy of their waiver.
• Race Morning: If you can’t make it at this time, we will have packet pickup 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).
• Park Lockdown: The Park will be on lockdown from 8 AM to 11 AM for runner's safety: no exceptions.
• Overflow Parking: Available across the street at Saddleback Church (just a short walk away).
• Arrive Early: 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: Awards will be given in age groups for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd males and females.
• Overall Awards: There will also be top overall awards for males and females.
• Finishers Medal: Every person will receive a Finishers Medal upon completion of the race!
• Dress Code: 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.

• Course Markings: It will be clearly marked with colorful arrows (one color per lap).
• Lead Cyclist: A lead cyclist from Pure Ride Cycles for the fastest runners.
• Pacers: We will have pacers leading each wave!
• Schedule: Tentative Schedule of Events available upon request.

🎤 Introductions

• Herbalife will be warming up the runners!
• 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!

🎊 Post-Race Expo Activities

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!

• Kid's Zone: Our Kid's Zone called Candy Cane Lane includes photos with Santa, games, activities, bounce houses, and more!
• Food Samples: Samples from local vendors.

🎁 Fun Facts

• Volunteers: Most of the race is put on by volunteers including our professional photographers.
• Free Photos: All your pictures are FREE! They will be uploaded onto our Elf Yourself Facebook photo albums.
• Social Media: Be sure to tag our Instagram and Facebook pages on any pictures you post of the event!
• Charity Support: This Event Supports Local Chamber Charities.

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.

For more details visit: 9th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K.