Holiday Stress Buster 5K - 13th 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
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 13th Annual Holiday Stress Buster 5K on December 24, 2025, in beautiful Lake Helen, Florida! Taking place at Blake Park, located at 126 Washington Ave E, this festive race invites participants of all ages to join in the fun, whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker. The 5K event starts at 8:00 AM, and all finishers will be rewarded with a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement.
This year, funds raised will benefit the City of Lake Helen's Parks & Playgrounds, specifically supporting enhancements at Melissa Park and Playground. With early registration fees starting at just $25, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active while giving back to your community. Plus, kids can join in on the fun with a free kids run at 9:00 AM, where every child will receive a winning ribbon! Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, community spirit, and holiday cheer—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the Holiday Stress Buster 5K!
This year, funds raised will benefit the City of Lake Helen's Parks & Playgrounds, specifically supporting enhancements at Melissa Park and Playground. With early registration fees starting at just $25, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active while giving back to your community. Plus, kids can join in on the fun with a free kids run at 9:00 AM, where every child will receive a winning ribbon! Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness, community spirit, and holiday cheer—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the Holiday Stress Buster 5K!
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 through 2025 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: TBD
Early Packet Pick-up Location: TBD
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 through 2025 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: TBD
Early Packet Pick-up Location: TBD
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 SOON -
17 & Under 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 24th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$23.70
OPENS SOON -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.70
OPENS SOON
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