Come and participate in the 31st Annual El Toro Chargers 4th of July 5K Run/Walk at 7:00 AM on Friday, July 4th, 2025!

The Kids 1K will begin at 8:00 AM! This race is limited to racers ages 10 and under.

Plan to stay for our city's annual Independence Day parade at 10:00 AM. The race course and parade flow through the tree lined streets of this scenic community. Proceeds support the El Toro Cross Country and Track & Field programs and the students of El Toro High School through the Parent Student Teacher Organization.

REGISTER EARLY FOR THE BEST PRICE!
Online registration closes July 3rd, 2025 @ 10:00 PM PDT.
In-person registration will be available at Chinook & Lake Forest Dr. beginning at 6:00 AM.

Earlybird Registration:
March 1st - June 14th
Students: $20
Non-Students: $40
Kids (Ages 10 and Under): $20

Latebird Registration:
June 15th - July 3rd
Students: $20
Non-Students: $50
Kids (Ages 10 and Under): $20

Online or in person July 4th:
Students: $25
Non-Students: $60
Kids (Ages 10 and Under): $25 

Thursday, July 3rd from 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM at Road Runner Sports, 24291 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA.

*Road Runner Sports will make a donation to the 5K for every packet picked up on July 3rd! You will also be entered to win a $100 gift card!

Friday, July 4th from 6:00 AM - 6:50 AM at the corner of Chinook Dr. & Lake Forest Dr. is available for a $5 donation.

See our website, www.eltorochargers5K.org, for details. If a confirmation e-mail is not received, please check your spam folder.

Those participating in the packet pick up on July 3rd will be entered into a raffle. The winner will receive a $100 gift card to Road Runner Sports!

From the 405 Freeway Southbound: Exit Bake Parkway. Proceed to Trabuco Road and turn right. Turn right on Lake Forest Dr. Parking will be available in the Ralph's shopping center.

From the 5 Freeway Northbound: Exit El Toro Road. Proceed to Trabuco Road and turn left. Turn left on Lake Forest Dr. Parking will be available in the Ralph's shopping center.

Street Closure
Lake Forest Drive and Ridge Route Drive will be closed from Jeronimo Road to Serrano Road from 4:30 AM - 12:00 PM on Friday, July 4th.

El Toro Road and Bake Parkway are the best routes on race day.

Medals will be provided for all who participate!

An awards ceremony will be held at 8:15 AM. The top 3 finishers per age group in each gender will be recognized at the ceremony and will be presented with a plaque.

The top 3 overall finishers for each gender will receive a plaque and a $50 gift card to Road Runner Sports.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.