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Stan's Donut Race

Chicago, IL

Sat, Jul 18, 2026

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When

Saturday, July 18th, 2026

Where

1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago IL

Distances

10K · 5K · 1 Mile · Half

About this race

Run. Celebrate. Donut. | 10th Anniversary Stan’s Donut Race

Grab your donut-lovin’ crew and help us celebrate 10 sweet years at the 2026 Stan’s Donut Race! Join us Saturday, July 18, 2026 for one of the most fun and delicious race experiences in the city, featuring multiple race distances for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re chasing a PR or strolling with family and friends, there’s a distance for everyone. And of course, every finisher earns a legendary Stan’s Donut at the finish line plus tasty treats along the course!

RACE DATE

  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

RACE LOCATION

  • Location: Stadium Green at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

START TIME

  • 10K RUN: Starts at 7:00 AM
  • 5K RUN & WALK: Starts at 8:00 AM
  • Kids Dash: Starts at 9:45 AM

START

  • Location: 5K and 10K start on Waldron Dr at the Start Line Truss

FINISH

  • Location: 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash finish at the concrete apron in front of Soldier Field (Kids Dash will also start and finish at the Finish Line)

CHARITY

  • The official 2026 Stan’s Donut Race Charity is Cal’s Angels. Cal’s Angels is a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding research to help kids fighting cancer. Because we have lived the battle with pediatric cancer, we understand what these families are going through. The help that we provide these families through our programs is a great resource when they need it the most.

PARKING / TRANSPORTATION

  • Parking: Available at the Waldron Parking Deck (458 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) for $25.
  • Carpooling: Strongly encouraged to get to the start line early, as there may be traffic.
  • Accessibility: Soldier Field is easily accessible by the CTA Red, Green, and Orange Lines at the Roosevelt Station (3/4 mile walk to stadium entrance).

SWAG

  • Participants: All 10K & 5K Participants will receive a dri-fit race shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Stan's Donut at the Finish Line! Plus TWO Donut Stations along the course with mini donuts!
  • Kids Dash: Participants will receive a youth shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, and a Stan's Donut at the Finish Line!

AWARDS

  • Ceremony: Will take place around 9:15 AM in the "basecamp area" near the Inflatables.
  • Top Finishers: The top THREE Male & Female Finishers will receive a medal and Stan's Donuts Gift Certificates.
  • Age Group Medals: Top three male and female finishers in each age group in the 10K and 5K receive an age group medal.

FINISHER MEDAL

  • Recipients: All in-person participants will receive a medal upon finishing the race.

TIMING

  • System: The Stan's Donut 10K and 5K in-person race is an officially timed event using the disposable B-Tag timing system.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

  • Location: Pre-race packet pick-up will be at Fleet Feet.
  • Dates: Thursday, July 16: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet South Loop & Fleet Feet Elmhurst.
  • Friday: July 17: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Lincoln Square.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

  • Additional Fee: For an extra $10, race day packet pick-up will be available on race morning starting at 6:00 AM under the white tents at Soldier Field.
  • Time: 6:00 – 7:45 AM

PACKET SHIPPING

  • Convenience: Select the packet shipping option during registration for $15.95 to have your race packet shipped directly to your home.
  • Inclusions: Packet includes your race shirt, bib, and more!
  • Deadline: Packets will be shipped 1-2 weeks prior to the event date. Registration for packet shipping will close three weeks before the race.

DOGS & STROLLERS

  • Strollers: Allowed but start at the back of your wave pack.
  • Pets: Animals are not allowed for safety reasons.

REFUNDS

  • Policy: No refunds, no person-to-person transfer, or deferrals to a future year.
  • Finality: All purchases and sales are 100% final, no exceptions.

VIRTUAL RACE

Not a Stan's Donut Race near you? No worries! You can run it virtually! Run the race by yourself or with a large group, in the location of your choice, at any time of the day.

How It Works:

  • Registration: Register For the Virtual Donut Race – DOMESTIC ONLY.
  • Swag: You will receive your swag (Shirt, Bib, Medal, and Donut Card) in the mail starting in early July.
  • Race: Run/Walk your race on any day.
  • Results: Upload your results on the website.
  • Enjoyment: Go eat some donuts!

Please note if you purchase a virtual entry it will not be valid at Soldier Field on 7/18.

Race Information

For more details, visit Stan's Donut Race Event Page.

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