5K Run/Walk a Touch of Love Works
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Event
The 5K Run/Walk A Touch of Love Works takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Lake Forest Sports Park in Lake Forest, CA. The event is a fundraiser for A Touch of Love Works, an organization that provides outreach to unhoused people, helps update identification, assists with housing pathways, and in some cases reconnects participants with family.
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- Virtual Run/Walk
Course and logistics
The course is inside Lake Forest Sports Park. It is flat, paved, and accessible with no street or parking lot crossings. The course consists of three laps for a total distance of 5K (3.1 miles); a single lap is 1.67K (about 1 mile). The start is at a large colorful arch near the outdoor basketball courts. The route will be marked with flags and directional signage. Volunteers will hand out cups of water and provide route information. A first aid station is located in the sports park recreation office. Multiple restrooms are available. Strollers are welcome and dogs are allowed.
Registration and awards
Early bird registration is $40 (August 11 - December 31, 2025). Regular registration is $50 (January 1 - February 28, 2026). Virtual registration closes February 28, 2026. On-site registration and packet pickup are scheduled in the days before the event at the registration station near the outdoor basketball courts; day-of registration is also available. All registered participants receive a T-shirt and a participant medallion. Runners and walkers receive different colored bibs that must be visible from the front. An award ceremony near the large arch will present gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top three men and women in both runners and walkers categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.