Holiday Stress Buster 5K - 12th Annual
- Date Wed 24th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Lake Helen, Florida
- Price $23.70 - $28.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual Holiday Stress Buster 5K on December 24, 2025, in the picturesque Lake Helen, Florida! The race will kick off at 8:00 AM at Blake Park, located at 126 Washington Ave E, Lake Helen, FL 32744. This festive event is perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels, featuring a professionally timed 5K race and a free kids run at 9:00 AM, ensuring a fun-filled day for the whole family.
Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of competition but also receive finisher medals and event shirts, with awards for various age groups. Proceeds from the race support enhancements to the beautiful Melissa Park and Playground, making this event a meaningful way to give back to the community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this joyful celebration and burn off some holiday calories while making a difference! Register early to secure your spot and join us in this spirited event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of competition but also receive finisher medals and event shirts, with awards for various age groups. Proceeds from the race support enhancements to the beautiful Melissa Park and Playground, making this event a meaningful way to give back to the community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this joyful celebration and burn off some holiday calories while making a difference! Register early to secure your spot and join us in this spirited event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
RACE LOCATION: Blake Park
126 Washington Ave E, Lake Helen, FL 32744
MAPS
Course Map
Parking Map [https://runsignup.com/Race/stressbuster5k/Page-4]
Finisher Medals to all participants.
BENEFICIARY
Funds raised are in support of the City of Lake Helen's Parks & Playgrounds. All proceeds from the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 races are dedicated to the enhancements of Melissa Park and Playground.
RACE ENTRY FEES
$25 for the first 100 registered then $30
November 2 December 4 $30
December 5- December 22 $40
Packet Pickup or Race Day: $40
Students 17 & under $20.00
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP DATES:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2024 - 4 PM -7 PM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 2024 - 4 PM - 7 PM
Early Packet Pick-up Location:
Creative Arts Cafe/GEM - 493 S. Lakeview Dr., Lake Helen, FL 32744
PACKET PICK-UP - THIS IS NOT WHERE THE RACE STARTS - THIS IS ONLY THE PACKET PICKUP LOCATION
PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION: BLAKE PARK 497 S. LAKEVIEW DR., LAKE HELEN, FL 32744
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP - DECEMBER 24TH
Race Site starting at 7 a.m.- Sunday
RACE START TIME
December 24th 8:00am at Blake Park
TIMING & SCORING
Professionally Chip Timed
All finishers receive a finisher medal.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Virtual participants must come to packet pickup and claim their shirt, bib and medal. Virtual participants will be able to add their time to the virtual results page. Here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/64376#resultSetId-224384;perpage:100]
AWARDS Ceremony at 9:05 a.m.
Age Group charms that connect to your finisher medal for the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+
FREE KIDS RUN
9:00 a.m. All kids receive a winning ribbon
T-SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive an Event Logo Shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations
received after December 13th
TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib
126 Washington Ave E, Lake Helen, FL 32744
MAPS
Course Map
Parking Map [https://runsignup.com/Race/stressbuster5k/Page-4]
Finisher Medals to all participants.
BENEFICIARY
Funds raised are in support of the City of Lake Helen's Parks & Playgrounds. All proceeds from the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 races are dedicated to the enhancements of Melissa Park and Playground.
RACE ENTRY FEES
$25 for the first 100 registered then $30
November 2 December 4 $30
December 5- December 22 $40
Packet Pickup or Race Day: $40
Students 17 & under $20.00
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP DATES:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 2024 - 4 PM -7 PM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, 2024 - 4 PM - 7 PM
Early Packet Pick-up Location:
Creative Arts Cafe/GEM - 493 S. Lakeview Dr., Lake Helen, FL 32744
PACKET PICK-UP - THIS IS NOT WHERE THE RACE STARTS - THIS IS ONLY THE PACKET PICKUP LOCATION
PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION: BLAKE PARK 497 S. LAKEVIEW DR., LAKE HELEN, FL 32744
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP - DECEMBER 24TH
Race Site starting at 7 a.m.- Sunday
RACE START TIME
December 24th 8:00am at Blake Park
TIMING & SCORING
Professionally Chip Timed
All finishers receive a finisher medal.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Virtual participants must come to packet pickup and claim their shirt, bib and medal. Virtual participants will be able to add their time to the virtual results page. Here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/64376#resultSetId-224384;perpage:100]
AWARDS Ceremony at 9:05 a.m.
Age Group charms that connect to your finisher medal for the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80+
FREE KIDS RUN
9:00 a.m. All kids receive a winning ribbon
T-SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive an Event Logo Shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations
received after December 13th
TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 24th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$28.70
OPENS MAR 25 -
17 & Under 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 24th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$23.70
OPENS MAR 25 -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.70
OPENS MAR 25
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