Shipley Donut Dash

Grab Your Donut-lovin’ Friends!

Come join us at the Shipley Donut Dash 10K, 5K, & Kids Dash on Saturday, October 17, 2026!

RACE DATE

• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

RACE LOCATION

• Location: Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, TX

START TIME

• 10K: 7:00 AM
• 5K: 8:00 AM
• Kids Dash: Starts at 9:45 AM

START

• Start Location: Sam Houston Race Park

FINISH

• Finish Location: Sam Houston Race Park

CHARITY

• Beneficiary: The official 2026 Shipley Donut Dash Charity is Kids’ Meals, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, community-based organization, serving healthy lunches to over 3,600 hungry pre-school aged children, living in poverty. They provide and deliver nutritious meals, free of cost to the families, Monday through Friday, year-round.

PARKING / TRANSPORTATION

• Parking: Parking will be available at Sam Houston Race Park

SWAG

• Participant Perks: All Participants will receive a dri-fit race shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Shipley Do-Nut and Coffee at the Finish Line! Plus TWO Donut Stations along the course with donut holes!
• Kids Dash: All Kids Dash Participants receive a youth shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, and a Shipley Do-Nut and Coffee at the Finish Line!

ADD-ONS

• VIP Donut Package: Treat yourself to the ultimate donut lover’s experience with VIP Donut Package for only $20.00! This sweet add-on includes a delightful donut tutu, cozy donut socks, donut headband, fun donut glasses —everything you need to look and feel as sweet as your favorite treat. Perfect for making your day even more deliciously fun.

AWARDS

• Ceremony: The awards ceremony will take place at stage in the "basecamp area" near the Inflatables.
• Top Finishers: The top THREE Male & Female Finishers will receive a medal and Shipley Do-Nuts Gift Certificates.
• Age Group Awards: Top three male and female finishers in each age group in the 10K and 5K receive an age group medal.
  • Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

FINISHER MEDAL

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

TIMING

• System: The Shipley Donut Dash 5K and 10K in-person race are both officially timed event using the disposable B-Tag timing system. Timing chips are attached directly to the back of your bib number and are to remain adhered for the duration of the event.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

• Date & Time: Pre-race packet pick-up will be at TBA on Friday, October 16: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

• Cost: For an extra $10, race day packet pick-up will be available on race morning starting at 6:00 AM. You can pick-up your packet under the white tents!
  • Time: 6:00 – 7:45 AM

PACKET SHIPPING

• Option: Make your life easier this summer and skip the lines! Choose the packet shipping option during registration and our team will have your race packet shipped directly to your front door for only $15.95! Your packet includes your race shirt, bib, and more!
• No Pickup Needed: If you opt for packet shipping during registration, there is no requirement to attend packet pick up. Packet shipping is a convenient option for those with tight schedules.
• Shipping Info: Please be sure to verify your mailing address during the registration process, as our donut team is not responsible for misdirected packets. Packet shipping is currently only open to US addresses within the contiguous United States. Packets will be shipped 1-2 weeks prior to the event date. We will close packet mailing three weeks before the race, so be sure to sign up early! We will inform all participants when packets start shipping.

DOGS & STROLLERS

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

REFUNDS

• Policy: Since Shipley Donut Dash has many upfront costs, we have a strict and uniform policy of no refunds, no person-to-person transfer, or no deferrals to a future year. We do understand that plans change, injuries happen, and various situations arise, but, we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of a subjective line of who should receive a refund and who doesn’t. All purchases and sales are 100% final, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued based on weather conditions, pandemics, or anything out of our control. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

VIRTUAL RACE

Not a Shipley Donut Dash near you? Or can't make it on the day-of? 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 Swag: You will receive your swag (Shirt, Bib, Medal, and Donut Card) in the mail.
• Race Anytime: Run/Walk your race on any day.
• Upload Results: Upload your results on the website.
• Enjoy: GO EAT SOME DONUTS!
• Feel Accomplished: Enjoy the satisfaction of your success and being a part of the Virtual Shipley Do-Nut Dash!

Note: Please note if you purchase a