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!

🍩 Features

• Donuts on Course: 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 Benefits: 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

• Swag: All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal.
• Hat Giveaway: The first 1,200 registered will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat (2026 design).
• Raceday Packet Pickup: Vendors and post-race party will be inside St. Vincent Sports Performance large training room.
• Pet Friendly: 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.
• 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.
• 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.

🎉 Fun and Awards

• Best Dressed: Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear.
• New Age Group: 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. For more information, visit the event page at Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk.