The Gastonia Police Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run

🍩 Race Overview

• Date: November 1, 2025
• Location: Rankin Lake Park, Gastonia, NC
• Registration: Sign up here
• Survey: We are so thankful that you joined us for this year's Donut Dash. This is a link to the survey, if you would like to participate and give us some feedback to make next year even better: Feedback Survey

🤝 Community Impact

• Goal: To encourage healthy, long-lasting relationships between community members and officers.
• Funds: Money raised will be funneled back into the City of Gastonia.
• Events: Proceeds support officer-led events including Angels in Blue, Shop with a Cop, and more.
• Partnership: Fostering connections within the community.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• 5K Challenge: Runners must eat 6 glazed donuts approximately 1/2 way through the race.
• Race Options: Choose between Donut Dash 5K, Donut free 5K, Mini-Donut Fun Run, and Donut free Fun Run.
• Children's Discount: $10 discount for children 12 and under at checkout.
• Shirts: Race shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by October 2nd: after that, first come first served.

🏅 Awards

• Overall Winners: Male and Female Overall Winner.
• Age Category Awards: First place Male and Female in each age category: 9 and under: 10-14: 15-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79: 80 and over.

📞 Contact Information

• Emily Burr: 980-522-3930
• Tonya Taylor: 980-925-3452