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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
3145 MIlo NW, Grand Rapids MI
5K
42–56°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
40–49°F
dry
2024
39–59°F
dry
2023
50–72°F
dry
2022
60–72°F
dry
2021
35–51°F
rain
2020
39–46°F
dry
2019
38–51°F
rain
2018
31–46°F
dry
2017
42–50°F
rain
2016
44–54°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
42°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 51–66°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 51°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
Come join us at Blandford Nature Center on Saturday morning, October 24, 2026. We will feature a Kids Run (approximately 1/2 mile) and a 5k Trail Run. Your registration will include a custom Donut Dash t-shirt, a medal for all runners, a professionally timed race (5k), and of course a DONUT with water or apple cider.
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