14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel IN
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
🍩 20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!
The Donut 5K is BACK in Carmel at St. Vincent Sports Performance in Clay Terrace for the 20th ANNIVERSARY. All of the holiday magic and fun is back Jack's Donuts of Carmel back on the course!
🎉 Event Highlights
- Donut Delight: Jack's Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
- Special Offer: Buy one get one free donut from Jack's of Carmel on every bib
- Charity Benefit: Event will again benefit local animal rescues. Over 100K has been donated over the years
- Awards: Cash purse to the top-3 male and female finishers + Age Group Awards
👕 Participant Perks
- Event Gear: All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal shown below
- Exclusive Item: The first 1,500 registered will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat (2026 design below)
- Packet Pickup: Raceday Packet Pickup, vendors and post-race party will be inside St. Vincent Sports Performance large training room
- Dog Friendly: Dogs are once-again allowed to participate in the event
🚗 Logistics and After Party
- Parking: Plenty of free parking in the Clay Terrace mall parking lots
- After Party: After Party will be located at Upland Brewing, a 5 minute walk from the finish line. Upland will open at 10 AM just for Donut 5K participants with a special grab-and-go breakfast of burritos and breakfast sandwiches.
- Age Restrictions: Upland is open to all ages but those 21+ can enjoy a free beverage from Upland or our Official Beer Partner, Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams, Truly, Angry Orchard and Twisted Tea)
- Best Dressed: Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear
🏆 New Features
- Age Group Records: New 5K age means Course Records for all age group winners
The most fun holiday run/walk in central Indiana. We hope you join us.
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