In 83 days · Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Where
14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel IN
Distance
5K
Typical weather
26–41°F · some rain risk
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2025
19–37°F
dry
2024
29–36°F
dry
2023
19–35°F
dry
2022
18–31°F
dry
2021
27–37°F
dry
2020
31–40°F
dry
2019
0–34°F
dry
2018
28–49°F
dry
2017
38–52°F
dry
2016
-4–18°F
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About this race
20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!
Event Overview
The Donut 5K is BACK in Carmel in Clay Terrace for the 20th ANNIVERSARY. All of the holiday magic and fun is back including donuts on the course and at the finish line!
Key Highlights
- Donuts: Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
- Coupons: Buy one get one free donut coupon 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
- T-shirt & Medal: All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal.
- Stocking Hat: The first 1,500 registered will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat.
- Dog-Friendly: Dogs are once-again allowed to participate in the event.
- Parking: Plenty of free parking in the Clay Terrace mall parking lots.
Post-Event Details
- After Party: After Party will be at Buffa Louie's on Main Street, just located 1.6 miles from the finish line.
- Best Dressed Pups: Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear.
- Course Records: New 5K age means Course Records for all age group winners.
- Race Date: 2026-12-19, Carmel, IN at 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd.
Join Us!
The most fun holiday run/walk in central Indiana. We hope you join us.
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