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Donut Run - Byron Cross Country

Byron, MN

Sat, Jul 18, 2026

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When

Saturday, July 18th, 2026

Where

601 4th St NW, Byron MN

Distances

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About this race


Donut Run 2-Mile! July 18th, 10:30am

Byron Middle School

The Donut Run is a unique and fun race for the whole family! There are donuts along the course, who does that?! We do!

Be sure to check out the Donut Deduction chart below, along with some examples and a few of the rules. We'll certainly announce the procedure and rules on race day, but for now, see below.

Rule #1 is HAVE FUN!

Who: All are welcome! The course is also stroller friendly!

What: Donut Run 2026

Why: For Fun! - And in support of Byron Cross Country!

Where: Byron Middle School - 601 4th St NW Byron

When: July 18th, 2025 - 10:30am

What Else? - You can run the 5K, 2 Mile or Kids Mile before the Donut Run!


Special Thanks to Dunkin' & Garas Remodeling for making it happen!



  • Donut Deduction Chart




    Donuts Each Bonus Total Deduction
    1 :15
    :15
    2 :45

    1 Min

    3 1:00
    2 Min
    4 1:00
    3 Min
    5 1:00
    4 Min
    6 1:00 2:00 7 Min
    7 2:00
    9 Min
    8 2:00
    11 Min
    9 2:00 2:00 15 Min
    10 2:00
    17 Min
    11 2:00
    19 Min
    12 2:00 3:00 24 Min
    13 2:00
    26 Min
    14 2:00
    28 Min
    15 2:00 3:00 33 Min
    16 2:00
    35 Min
    17 2:00
    37 Min
    18 2:00 3:00 42 Min
    19 2:00
    44 Min
    20 2:00
    46 Min
    21 2:00 3:00 51 Min
    22 2:00
    53 Min
    23 2:00
    55 Min
    24 2:00 3:00 60 Min
  • Award Eligibility - Top Male & Top Female 18 & Older / 17 & Younger
    You are not eligible to win any awards if you fail to eat any donuts

    Donut Station One Rules
    You are allowed to eat unlimited donuts at this station
    You must eat at least one Donut or realize you will not be allowed a Donut at Station Two
    Make sure a volunteer gives you credit for the qty of donuts consumed at this station
    Donut Station Two Rules:
    You Can Eat unlimited donuts during your 2nd stop!
    Remember, you can not eat any donuts at this station, if you failed to eat one the first time around.
    Make sure a volunteer gives you credit for the qty of donuts consumed at this station
    Donut Station Three Rules:
    Maximine Donuts allowed is 3 - so if you have a big goal, you need to eat up during station 1 & 2!


    Scoring Examples
    If you run a 25 Minute 5K - and eat 2 Donuts your final result is as follows
    25:00 - 1:00 = 24:00

    If you run a 28 Minute 5K - and eat 12 Donuts your final result is as follows
    28:00 - 24:00 = 4:00

    Tie Breaker
    If we end in a tie - The person who consumed the most donuts wins!

    Race Time Limit
    The course is open 75 Minutes - Failure to complete in that time results in Disqualification



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