The Gastonia Police Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run

Packet Pick Up

• Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
• Time: 8am-4pm
• Location: Gastonia Police Department Lobby, 200 E. Long Avenue, Gastonia NC

Race Overview

• Event: The Gastonia Police Donut Dash will occur for the third year at Rankin Lake Park.
• Purpose: We are excited to bring the community and officers together to encourage healthy, long-lasting relationships.
• Beneficiary: The money raised from this run will be funneled back into the City of Gastonia.
• Highlights: Officer-led events including our Angels in Blue, Shop with a Cop, Back-to-school, 101 Black Men of Highland Thanksgiving Partnership, and more.

Race Details

• 5K with Donuts: Runners will be required to eat 6 glazed donuts approximately 1/2 way through the race.
• Categories: Runners can 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. Discount taken off at checkout.
• Shirts: Race Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by October 2nd. After that date, shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

More Information

• Race URL: The Gastonia Police Donut Dash