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
Join us for the 13th Annual Holiday Stress Buster 5K on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in the beautiful Lake Helen, Volusia! This festive event will kick off at 8:00 AM at Blake Park, located at 126 Washington Ave E, where participants will enjoy a professionally chip-timed race through scenic surroundings. Runners of all ages are encouraged to lace up their shoes and join in the fun, as every finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement.
With a race entry fee starting at just $25 for early registrants, this event not only offers a great way to relieve holiday stress but also supports the enhancement of Melissa Park and Playground in Lake Helen, making every step count for a good cause. Plus, kids can join in the excitement with a free kids' run at 9:00 AM, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family. Don't miss out on the chance to collect age group charms that connect to your finisher medal and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners. Come out, have fun, and make wonderful holiday memories at the Holiday Stress Buster 5K!
With a race entry fee starting at just $25 for early registrants, this event not only offers a great way to relieve holiday stress but also supports the enhancement of Melissa Park and Playground in Lake Helen, making every step count for a good cause. Plus, kids can join in the excitement with a free kids' run at 9:00 AM, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family. Don't miss out on the chance to collect age group charms that connect to your finisher medal and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners. Come out, have fun, and make wonderful holiday memories at 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: C.A.C " CREATIVE ARTS CAFE 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.- Wednesday
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: C.A.C " CREATIVE ARTS CAFE 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.- Wednesday
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
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Holiday Stress Buster 5K - 13th Annual
