Stan's Donut Race

🍩 Grab Your Friends and Register!

Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026 for one of the most fun and unique race events in the city, featuring three exciting race options for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a family-friendly event, this race has something for everyone. Best of all, every finisher gets to indulge in a delicious Stan’s Donut at the finish line (and on the course!)

📅 RACE DATE

• Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

📍 RACE LOCATION

• Location: 1410 Special Olympics Dr, 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

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

🏁 FINISH

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

❤️ CHARITY

• Beneficiary: 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: Parking will be available at the Waldron Parking Deck (458 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) for $25.
• Carpool: We strongly encourage carpooling and getting to the start line early, as there may be traffic.
• Transit: 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: All Kids Dash Participants receive a youth shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, and a Stan's Donut at the Finish Line!

🏆 AWARDS

• Ceremony: The awards ceremony will take place around 9:00 AM in the "basecamp area" near the Inflatables.
• Medals: The top THREE Male & Female Finishers will receive a medal and Stan's Donuts Gift Certificates.
• Age Groups: Top three male and female finishers in each age group in the 10K and 5K receive an age group medal.

🏅 FINISHER MEDAL

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

⏱️ TIMING

• 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 Elmhurst: Friday, July 17: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Lincoln Square.

🏃‍♂️ RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

• Pick-Up: For an extra $10, race day packet pick-up will be available on race morning starting at 6:30 AM.
• Time: 5:30 – 7:45 AM

📬 PACKET SHIPPING

• Convenience: Make your life easier this summer and skip the lines! Choose the packet shipping option during registration for $15.95.
• Shipping Details: Packets will be shipped 1-2 weeks prior to the event date.

🐕 DOGS & STROLLERS

• Strollers: Strollers are allowed at this event, we just ask that you start in the back of your wave pack.
• Pets: While we love your furry friends, animals are not allowed for safety reasons.

💵 REFUNDS

• No Refunds: Stan's Donut Race has a strict no refunds policy due to upfront costs.

🌍 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.

Same race. Same swag. Just Your Location!

How It Works:

• Register: Register For the Virtual Donut Race – DOMESTIC ONLY.
• Receive: You will receive your swag (Shirt, Bib, Medal, and Donut Card) in the mail.
• Run: Run/Walk your race on any day.
• Submit: Upload your results on the website.
• Enjoy: GO EAT SOME DONUTS!

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