Holiday Stress Buster 5K - 14th Annual

📅 Sunday, December 24, 2026 
⏰ Race Start: 8:00am
(Arrive early to park, warm up, collect your race bib and shirt, and use the restroom.)
📍 Blake Park : 126 Washington Ave E, Lake Helen, FL 32744
Lake Helen, FL US 32744

5k Safety Overview 

Protective Gear & Sanitation Protocol

• The 5k will employ strict health and safety considerations regarding staff and volunteers. All are required to wear personal protective gear.
• Participants are required to wear a mask pre and post event. Bring your own mask until the race start. Running in a mask is not required. Carry the mask with you in your pocket or running belt and put it on post event. 
• Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be accessible through the event venue.
• Portable restrooms handles will be sanitized regularly  

Physical Distance  

• The 5k will limit participation capacities to ensure local event size restrictions are not exceeded. Capacity information is indicated on each event. 
•  Physical distancing will be maximized in runner-only areas, including but not limited to bib pick-up area, portable restrooms lines, race start, water stations, finish and post- race food activity.
• The race start will be managed by the release of groups based on pace.   
• Spectators are to practice social distancing and must be spread out
• There will be no gear check to minimize the contact and exchange of personal items. All personal items and gear should be left in the car or help by a family member.  

Hydration Stations & Refreshments  

• Participants will be provided with water in a cup at water stations, but volunteers will not distribute water to participants while running. Cups of water will be placed on a table. If you prefer you may bring your own container
• Water/aid stations will be placed on the course and at the finish line.
• Post-race refreshments may consist of packaged products such as nutrition bars; fruits may include bananas and/or oranges. Sealed water bottle will be available  

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