Eastbound's Christmas in July 5K

Second Annual 5K to raise funds for the East County Community in need - 100% of profits this year will be donated to Lakeside Union School District Student Support - which directly helps kids and deserving local families.

Join us for a morning of community focused running (or walking!), brunch and good times! Race is presented by NXPT fitness at Lindo Lake County Park, and the after party will be at Eastbound Bar & Grill. Christmas in July themed - SANTA gear is highly encouraged!!

There are a few notes below to make sure your day is hassle-free - Thank you again for joining us in supporting Lakeside Student Support. We are so grateful to be a part of this community.

PRE - RACE BIB PICKUP IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! This will help you and us have a hassle free morning on the 25th.

Bib pickup will be available at:

Location: EASTBOUND BAR AND GRILL (10053 Maine Ave, Lakeside CA)
Date: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND
Time: 4PM-6PM

Location: EASTBOUND BAR AND GRILL (10053 Maine Ave, Lakeside CA)
Date: THURSDAY, JULY 23RD
Time: 5PM-8PM

Location: EASTBOUND BAR AND GRILL (10053 Maine Ave, Lakeside CA)
Date: FRIDAY, JULY 24TH
Time: 9AM-11AM

Location: LINDO LAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER (9841 Vine St, Lakeside CA)
Date: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH
Time: 7AM-8AM (An hour before race starts)

DAY OF RACE INFORMATION

RACE START TIME -

COMPETITIVE: 8:00AM 

FAMILY FRIENDLY: 8:30AM

-- We suggest getting there a little early to find parking and stretch.

-- Please note: Race start times will all correspond with when each corral is released. If you are running late to the race that time will be added onto your total race time.

RACE ADDRESS: LINDO LAKE COUNTY PARK 

9841 Vine St

Lakeside CA, 92040

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Take I-8 East to CA-67 North

2. Exit on Mapleview Street

3. Take a right onto Vine Street (Immediately after the 7-11)

4. Go through 2 stop signs, Lindo Lake Parking and the race starting line will be on your right hand side by the Lakeside Community Center! 

If you cannot find parking at Lindo Lake County Park or on nearby streets, we will also have over flow parking at the following addresses:

Eastbound Bar and Grill: 10053 Maine Ave, Lakeside CA 92040 (Dirt parking lot behind Marys Donuts - Short walk)

Lindo Park Elementary School: 12824 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeside CA 92040 (If headed south on Vine, take a left on Lakeshore Dr., school lot will be on your left hand side - Short walk) 

STARTING LINE: 

Will be to the right of Lakeside Community Center at Lindo Lake County Park. See the attached race map for more information, and look for the signs morning of! 

Join fellow runners on July 25, 2026 for the Eastbound's Christmas in July 5K. It's a fantastic 5.1K featuring a flat and fast course in Lakeside.