The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk

20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!

Event Overview

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!

Highlights

• 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 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 Info

• Event Shirt and 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 (2026 design).
• 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

• 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.
• Breakfast Options: Upland will open at 10 AM just for Donut 5K participants with a special grab-and-go breakfast of burritos and breakfast sandwiches.
• Ages Welcome: Upland is open to all ages but those 21+ can enjoy a free beverage from Upland or our Official Beer Partner, Boston Beer Company.

Special Contests

• Pup Awards: Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear.
• Course 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.

Event Details

Date: 2026-12-19

Location: 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN

More Info: Visit the Official Race Page