The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk

19th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk

Event Details

The Donut 5K is BACK in Carmel at St. Vincent Sports Performance in Clay Terrace. You asked to bring it back to Carmel in December and we listened. All of the holiday magic and fun is back Jack's Donuts of Carmel back on the course!

What to Expect

• Donuts: 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: 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

• Merchandise: All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal shown below
• Hat: 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
• Pets: Dogs are once-again allowed to participate in the event

Logistics

• 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. 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)
• Pup Awards: Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear
• New Records: New 5K age means Course Records for all age group winners

Join Us!

The most fun holiday run/walk in central Indiana. We hope you join us.

Race Information

Date: 2025-12-13

Location: 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN

More details at The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk.