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

🍏 Event Overview

• Date: September 19, 2026
• Location: Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550
• Start/Finish: At Nappanee Missionary Church
• All Welcome: Whether you are an experienced competitive runner or a beginner

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years

• Group Pricing: Register 4 or more individuals simultaneously to save $3.00 per registrant.
• Team Choice: Join an existing group/team or establish your own.
• Bring Friends: Gather your family members together to take advantage of this fantastic offer.

⏰ Start Times

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

📦 Packet Pickup

• When: Friday night September 18 from 5-8 PM
• Also Available: Saturday morning September 19 from 6:30 AM - 8:15 AM
• Location: Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550

👕 Shirts

• Availability: After August 31st, shirts will be on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone.
• Unclaimed Shirts: WILL NOT be mailed if not picked up at the event.
• Remaining Shirts: Will be given to runners who were unable to receive one or will be donated.

🥤 Refreshments

• Finish Line Treats: All participants will receive apple, donut, and apple cider.

🏆 Awards Information

• 1 Mile Awards: Top 3 boys and top 3 girls in age groups: 12 and under, and 13 and older.
• 5K Awards: Overall prizes for top three men and women finishers.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 male and female runners in each age group will receive a custom apple award.

📋 Award Distribution

• Awards Presented: Shortly after the last participant crosses the finish line of the 5K.
• No Mail: Awards will not be mailed after the event.

👥 Referrals

• Refer Friends: Refer 5 friends to signup and receive $10.00 back on your registration!
• Sharing: Look for your referral code in the confirmation email or share on Facebook!

🚗 Parking & Bathrooms

• Availability: Parking and bathrooms at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550.

⏱️ Timing

• Chip Timing: By Watt’s My Time.

🐾 Guidelines for Dogs Attending the Event

• Leash Requirement: All dogs must be kept on a NON-retractable leash and under supervision.
• Cleaning Up: Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
• Aggressive Behavior: Any dog displaying aggressive behavior must be removed immediately.
• No Dogs: Dogs are not allowed inside Nappanee Missionary Church.

📅 Race Day Registration

• Online Only: NO PAPER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.

🔄 No Refunds

• Refund Policy: No Refunds!!

🌐 More Information

• Apple Festival Info: More information can be found at Nappanee Apple Festival.

🔗 Race Registration Link

• Register here