Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run / Walk

Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk

Run. Walk. Donut. Repeat!

Event Details

• Date: September 18, 2027
• Location: Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550
• Course: Scenic out-and-back course through the beautiful Nappanee countryside.
• Post-Race: Celebrate with donuts, refreshments, and fun!

Why Join Us?

• Family-Friendly: Fun for everyone—runners, walkers, families, and kids!
• Community Spirit: Enjoy the Nappanee Apple Festival after the race.
• Your Pace: Run it. Walk it. Cheer someone on!
• Donut Emphasis: Donut miss it!

Group Discounts

• Registration: Save with Multi-Person Pricing when registering 3 or more people together.
• Team Spirit: Join an existing group or create your own.
• Registration Timing: All must register at once for discounted pricing.
• More Fun! More people mean more fun and more donuts!

Start Times

• 1 Mile Run/Walk: 8:00 AM
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:30 AM

Packet Pickup

• Friday, September 17: 5:00–8:00 PM at Nappanee Missionary Church.
• Race Day: 6:30–8:20 AM inside the church.
• Race Shirts: Must be picked up during scheduled times.
• Alternatives: Have a friend pick up your materials if you can't make it.

T-Shirt Deadline

August 28 at midnight is the deadline to guarantee your preferred T-shirt size. Late registrations may still receive a shirt but on a first-come, first-served basis.

Refreshments

All participants will receive water, donuts, and bananas at the finish line.

Awards Information

• 1-Mile Awards: Custom Wooden Apple Awards for the top 3 boys and girls in age divisions.
• 5K Overall Awards: Custom Wooden Apple Awards for the top 3 male and female finishers.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 male and female in each age group will receive awards.
• Award Timing: Awards will be presented shortly after the last participant crosses the finish line.

Parking & Bathrooms

Available at Nappanee Missionary Church.

Timing

Chip timing by Watt’s My Time.

Dog Guidelines

Dogs and pets are not allowed at the event, but certified service animals are welcome.

Registration Policy

Race day registration will be online only—no paper registration on race day.

No Refund Policy

All registrations are final and non-refundable for any reason.

Inclement Weather Policy

The event is held rain or shine, though safety takes priority. In severe weather, the race may be paused or canceled at the discretion of the race directors.

Stroller Policy

Strollers are welcome, but participants must use caution. Start toward the back of the starting area if using a stroller.

More Information

For more about the Nappanee Apple Festival, visit https://www.nappaneeapplefestival.org/.