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
- Donuts Galore: 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 Support: 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
- Official Merchandise: All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal.
- Bonus Gift: The first 1,500 registered will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat (2026 design).
- Packet Pickup: Raceday Packet Pickup, vendors and post-race party will be inside St. Vincent Sports Performance large training room.
- Pup 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 Location: After Party will be located at Upland Brewing, a 5 minute walk from the finish line.
- Special Breakfast: Upland will open at 10 AM just for Donut 5K participants with a special grab-and-go breakfast of burritos and breakfast sandwiches.
- Beverage Offer: 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).
🏆 Contests and Records
- Pup Costume Contest: Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear.
- New Age Categories: 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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