Donut Dash
Saint Joseph, MO
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
1202 Penn Street, Saint Joseph MO
42–58°F · low rain risk
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About this race
***TSHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER Oct. 16th***
The Donut Dash is a family friendly 5K+ timed run/walk through the streets of historic downtown St. Joseph, featuring Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row. Along the route, participants can stop at designated watering holes to take a quick drink and enjoy the donut holes of the famous Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop. Proceeds will go to Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row.
Race Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. .
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Start Location: Patee House Museum - 1202 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO
Finish Location: Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop - 1825 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO
(There will be a shuttle service to return you back to the start location.)
The race will be timed.
Pre-Registration Fees:
*5K+ Run/Walk: $35 (before NOON, FRIDAY, October 16, 2026, to get t-shirt)
Children 12 & Under: $15
Late Registration: $45
*Sizes 2XL & 3XL have additional fees
Registration Includes --
T-Shirt (not included in late registrations)
Race Bib & Finisher Medal
Remember to register by Noon on October 16th to secure your t-shirt!
Pre-Registered Packet Pickup:
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Location: Farmers State Bank, 2211 North Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm
(Packets can also be picked up the morning of the run between 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the start line: Patee House Museum - 1202 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO)
Awards:
All participants will receive a really cool finisher medal!
We will also have prizes for:
- Best Costume
- Best Donut Outfit
- Best Pet Costume
Other:
Strollers Welcome: Participants with strollers will start behind the runners so that everyone will be safe.
Pets are welcome.
No refunds will be given for the event. Run will take place rain or shine.
Note: No motorized vehicles, roller blades or bikes will be allowed on the course. Protection will be provided at intersections by volunteers or the St. Joseph Police Department.
Reminder: You can register until 7:00 a.m. the morning of the run, but it must be done through the RunSignUp website and no cash payments are accepted onsite.
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