The 32nd Annual El Toro Chargers 4th of July 5K
Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Lake Forest, CA at Chinook Dr. & Lake Forest Dr
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5K
at 7:00 AM
» $20.00 Early Bird Student (through 7/3 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific)
» $40.00 Early Bird Non-Student (through 6/14 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific)
» $50.00 Late Bird Non-Student (6/14 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific through 7/3 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific)
» $25.00 Online Student (7/3 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific through 7/4 at 6:59 AM US/Pacific)
» $60.00 Online Non-Student (7/3 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific through 7/4 at 6:59 AM US/Pacific)
5K Registration
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Kids 1K (Ages 10 and Under)
at 8:00 AM
» $20.00 Registration (through 7/3 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific)
» $25.00 Online Registration (7/3 at 11:59 PM US/Pacific through 7/4 at 8:59 AM US/Pacific)
Kids 1K Registration
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Virtual
» $20.00 Virtual Student (through 7/4 at 6:59 AM US/Pacific)
» $40.00 Virtual Non-Student (through 7/4 at 6:59 AM US/Pacific)
Virtual Registration
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Group or Family Registration
Standard Fees Apply» Choose event option on step 2 (through 7/4 at 6:59 AM US/Pacific)
Register from two to eight people
* Click here for fee information
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Registration Information |
Come and participate in the 32nd Annual El Toro Chargers 4th of July 5K Run/Walk at 7:00 AM on Saturday, July 4th, 2026!
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, 2026 @ 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
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Bib Number/Packet Pick Up Dates |
Friday, 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!
Saturday, 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!
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Directions & Parking |
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.
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Awards |
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.
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Course Maps |
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Questions? |
For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.
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