Holly Jolly 5K, 10K, 1-Mile Mistletoe Dash & Little Elves 200-Yard Dash - Mile Square Park

  • Date Sun 21st December 2025
  • Time 9:00AM PST
  • Location Fountain Valley, California
  • Price $9.48 - $35.97
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Holly Jolly 5K, 10K, 1-Mile Mistletoe Dash, and Little Elves 200-Yard Dash, taking place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the scenic Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, Orange County. This festive event kicks off at 9:00 AM, inviting participants of all ages to jingle all the way through a beautiful park filled with holiday spirit. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply want to enjoy a leisurely stroll in your favorite Santa hat, there’s a race distance for everyone!

Join fellow runners and families for a day full of fun, with exciting activities including festive photo opportunities, seasonal treats, and the chance to earn awards and medals for the top finishers in each category. Don't forget to bring your holiday spirit, dress in your most festive attire, and get ready for a jolly good time! The park opens at 7:00 AM, so arrive early to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the pre-race festivities. This is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community and holiday cheer, rain or shine!

Organiser's Description

HOLLY JOLLY RUN FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
5K | 10K | 1-MILE MISTLETOE DASH | LITTLE ELVES 200-YARD DASH
MILE SQUARE PARK | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
START TIME: 9:00 AM (5K & 10K)
PARK OPENS: 7:00 AM | BIB PICK-UP BEGINS: 8:15 AM

GET READY TO JINGLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEAUTIFUL MILE SQUARE PARK AT THE HOLLY JOLLY RUN A FESTIVE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE FULL OF HOLIDAY CHEER, CANDY CANES, AND GOOD VIBES! WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR A PR OR STROLLING IN A SANTA HAT, THERES A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE! FEMALE SIGNSPARKLES

WELL EVEN HAVE JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR SHOES SO YOU CAN MAKE THIS THE MERRIEST RUN EVER!


LOCATION & PARKING: CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP PARK ADDRESS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQSCGBqt4eipExqn8]
MILE SQUARE PARK FOUNTAIN VALLEY
ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN GATE OFF EUCLID, THEN MAKE A LEFT INTO THE FIRST PARKING LOT ON YOUR LEFT (LOT PA). FOLLOW THAT LOT TO THE NEXT SECTION AND YOULL SPOT OUR CHEERFUL SET-UP NEAR THE PLAYGROUND.
SPARKLES CLEAN, OPEN RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE NEAR THE START LINE.

PARKING INFO
PARKING IS $7.00 PER CAR AND YES THE RANGERS ABSOLUTELY KNOW YOURE SUPPOSED TO PAY. DONT TEST THEM THEYVE GOT RANGER SENSES STRONGER THAN SANTAS SLEIGH RADAR. MALE SIGN

YOU CAN PAY CASH OR CREDIT AT THE GATE, BUT IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THE LINE MOVING AND AVOID GETTING SIDE-EYED BY A RANGER IN A FESTIVE HAT BRING CASH. ITS FASTER, EASIER, AND KEEPS THE JINGLE IN YOUR STEP.



CLICK HERE TO VIEW LINK TO PARK MAP [https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-04/Mile%20Square%20Regional%20Park%20Map.pdf]


MALE SIGN THE COURSE: CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE COURSE MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3332924613048687348]
THE 5K AND 10K FEATURE ONE GIANT LOOP AROUND THE PARK, CLEARLY MARKED WITH ARROWS, SIGNS, AND CHALK. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OPEN COURSE, SO STAY AWARE AND JOLLY!


RACE DAY SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE FOR A GOOGLE MAP LINK TO THE START/FINISH [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTsUnSFRLicmmtCM9]
START TIME (5K & 10K): 9:00 AM
1-MILE MISTLETOE DASH: FOLLOWS MAIN RACE START
LITTLE ELVES 200-YARD DASH: AFTER 1-MILE DASH


WHAT TO EXPECT:
SANTA SIGHTINGS & FESTIVE PHOTO OPS
CANDY & SEASONAL TREATS
JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR SHOES!
HOLIDAY MUSIC (LET'S CATCH THAT HOLIDAY VIBE)
GOODIE BAGS FOR ALL KIDS
AGE GROUP AWARDS & MEDALS FOR THE TOP 3 MEN & WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE

DRESS FESTIVE, BRING YOUR CHEER, AND GET READY FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE ENTIRE FOUNTAIN VALLEY COMMUNITY. RACES ARE RAIN OR SHINE JUST LIKE SANTA, WE SHOW UP NO MATTER THE WEATHER! SNOWFLAKE

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.74 Fee

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM PST)

    $31.73

  • 10k

    Incl. $2.98 Fee

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM PST)

    $35.97

  • 1 Miler

    Incl. $1.96 Fee

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:15AM PST)

    $17.95

  • Kids 200 Yard Dash

    Incl. $1.48 Fee

    Sun 21st December 2025 (9:45AM PST)

    $9.48

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Location

16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, 92708, CA, United States

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