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 (PSTO).
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
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K | Student
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Register for 5K | Student$23.39
$20.00 + Processing and Taxes
Now registering Mar 3 – Jul 3 -
$28.74
$25.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jul 4 – Jul 4
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5K | Non-Student
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Register for 5K | Non-Student$44.79
$40.00 + Processing and Taxes
Now registering Mar 3 – Jun 14 -
$55.49
$50.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jun 15 – Jul 3 -
$66.18
$60.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jul 4 – Jul 4
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Kids 1K (Ages 10 and Under)
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Register for Kids 1K (Ages 10 and Under)$23.39
$20.00 + Processing and Taxes
Now registering Mar 3 – Jul 3 -
$28.74
$25.00 + Processing and Taxes
Jul 4 – Jul 4
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Virtual | Student
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Register for Virtual | Student$23.39
$20.00 + Processing and Taxes
Mar 3 - Jul 4
Virtual | Non-Student
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Register for Virtual | Non-Student$44.79
$40.00 + Processing and Taxes
Mar 3 - Jul 4
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 with 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 an award certificate.
The top 3 overall finishers for each gender will receive an award certificate and a $50 gift card to Road Runner Sports.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Anthony Masci
- Phone
- 949-293-2544
- Website
- Visit website
