Holly Jolly 5K, 10K, 1Miler & 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
Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the Holly Jolly 5K, 10K, 1-Mile Mistletoe Dash, and Little Elves 200-Yard Dash on Sunday, December 21, 2025! This festive event, held at the scenic Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, Orange County, promises a day filled with holiday cheer, fun, and fitness for the whole family. The main races—the 5K and 10K—kick off at 9:00 AM, while the 1-Mile Mistletoe Dash and the Little Elves Dash follow closely behind.
Participants can look forward to a delightful atmosphere packed with Santa sightings, holiday music, and goodie bags for kids. Dress in your most festive attire and enjoy the many treats, from candy canes to seasonal snacks. This event is perfect for everyone, whether you’re aiming for a personal record or simply want to stroll in a Santa hat. With awards for the top finishers and cheerful photo ops around every corner, the Holly Jolly Run is set to be a highlight of the holiday season. Join your friends, family, and the Fountain Valley community for a jolly good time, rain or shine!
Participants can look forward to a delightful atmosphere packed with Santa sightings, holiday music, and goodie bags for kids. Dress in your most festive attire and enjoy the many treats, from candy canes to seasonal snacks. This event is perfect for everyone, whether you’re aiming for a personal record or simply want to stroll in a Santa hat. With awards for the top finishers and cheerful photo ops around every corner, the Holly Jolly Run is set to be a highlight of the holiday season. Join your friends, family, and the Fountain Valley community for a jolly good time, 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
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
Holly Jolly 5K, 10K, 1Miler & Little Elves 200-Yard Dash - Mile Square Park
