Doughnut Dash 5km
- Date Sun 16th November 2025
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Doughnut Dash 5km and Kids 1km event on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the beautiful city of Hamilton! This exciting race promises a delightful twist with an all-new, traffic-free course along the stunning Hamilton Waterfront, featuring Bayfront Park and a scenic out-and-back trail. Runners can look forward to a fun-filled day with the 5km race starting at 10 AM and the Kids 1km kicking off at 9:55 AM.
This year, participants can indulge in even more delicious freshly baked doughnuts from Grandad's Doughnuts, the official sponsor, ensuring a sweet treat awaits all finishers! With accurate chip timing, awesome finisher medals, and an array of prizes valued over $50, the Doughnut Dash is not just a race but a celebration of community, fitness, and fun. Join the excitement and be part of this extraordinary event that welcomes everyone from seasoned runners to families looking for a day of enjoyment and activity. Don’t miss out—register today and make memories that will last a lifetime!
This year, participants can indulge in even more delicious freshly baked doughnuts from Grandad's Doughnuts, the official sponsor, ensuring a sweet treat awaits all finishers! With accurate chip timing, awesome finisher medals, and an array of prizes valued over $50, the Doughnut Dash is not just a race but a celebration of community, fitness, and fun. Join the excitement and be part of this extraordinary event that welcomes everyone from seasoned runners to families looking for a day of enjoyment and activity. Don’t miss out—register today and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Organiser's Description
The5th annualDOUGHNUT DASH 5kmandKIDS 1KM
( over 250 runners in 2024!!!! )
Kids 800m-start@9:555km-Start@10am
Different course than we've ever used!!!!!with an all new course featuring all of the Hamilton Waterfronts traffic free running paths.
NEW this year.....MORE doughnuts for you to taste...you asked, and we are going to listen to what the runners want.GRANDADS DOUGHNUTSis our official sponsor this year!!Freshly baked doughnuts only 1 minute drive from the race site!!Try them, you'll LOVE them!!!!
-COURSE- will be a loop of Bayfront Park,then out and back 1 mile(approx) on the waterfront trail,turning around at the first island.-accurately measured and FLAT!!-family and friends, friendly as they can see you start, at 1300m and the finish line!
Swag:-Doughnuts for all provided by GRANDADS...baked daily!!!-Hornby organic energy bars-Awesome looking finishers medals to all in both races
Shirts to all who register before November 1st.(hoodies go to all who registered before October 6th)( after this date, shirts will only be available IF a runner does not show up...we will NOT be holding or mailing any shirts out,if you can not make it, sorry)
5 year age groups and the top 3 in each age groups!!!! 19+ under thru 70+ over.(as well as top 3 over-all male and females)
WE WILL NOT BE GIVING ANY AWARDS OUT UNTIL THE AWARD CEREMONY, PLEASE DO NOT ASK.....We will mail it if you cant stick around.
Kit Pick Up- Race day at Macassa Yacht Club815am-930am-SHARP...if you are late ,thats your fault, you'll be running without a race Bib and get no official time. Get there as early as possible please.The registration tables will be set up in 2- one for runners #1-#165 and #166 upwards.We will try to post by Friday on our facebook page the entrant list so all can look it up and speed up the race day process.
Washrooms- there will be some in the yacht club and 2 porta potties in the parking lot at Bayfront Park ,which will be 100m from the start/finish lines.
AWARDS- we will do our best to start by 11:15- 1130 at the latest to get everyone on their ways back home and so we can start to clean up the yacht club!
We will have over 20 draw prizes ALL valued at over $50/each!!(toques/shirts)
Chip timing-GROUP DISCOUNTS-email us for details and pricing.
As of November 8 we have 290 runners...limited to 315 maximum.Race day registration is available-CASH only please.
ALSO, please look at the race below...low entry fee with money going to STAC , a great organization that helps underprivilidged child ,through sports, in our area.TOYS 4 TOTS 5kmDecember 13@11am@Macassa Yacht Club
Join us for this LOW COST 5km with all the bells and whistles of a regular race, as we raise money for the STAC foundation, which help hundreds of local kids through various sports in the Hamilton area.Only $45 entry fee!!!!!!-Custom logo'd BUFF to all-Hot food after-Finishers medals to allAwards to top 3 in 5 year age groups-Flat n Fast waterfront course.
register today at raceroster.com/111511
One last race before Christmas to help our youth!!!
( over 250 runners in 2024!!!! )
Kids 800m-start@9:555km-Start@10am
Different course than we've ever used!!!!!with an all new course featuring all of the Hamilton Waterfronts traffic free running paths.
NEW this year.....MORE doughnuts for you to taste...you asked, and we are going to listen to what the runners want.GRANDADS DOUGHNUTSis our official sponsor this year!!Freshly baked doughnuts only 1 minute drive from the race site!!Try them, you'll LOVE them!!!!
-COURSE- will be a loop of Bayfront Park,then out and back 1 mile(approx) on the waterfront trail,turning around at the first island.-accurately measured and FLAT!!-family and friends, friendly as they can see you start, at 1300m and the finish line!
Swag:-Doughnuts for all provided by GRANDADS...baked daily!!!-Hornby organic energy bars-Awesome looking finishers medals to all in both races
Shirts to all who register before November 1st.(hoodies go to all who registered before October 6th)( after this date, shirts will only be available IF a runner does not show up...we will NOT be holding or mailing any shirts out,if you can not make it, sorry)
5 year age groups and the top 3 in each age groups!!!! 19+ under thru 70+ over.(as well as top 3 over-all male and females)
WE WILL NOT BE GIVING ANY AWARDS OUT UNTIL THE AWARD CEREMONY, PLEASE DO NOT ASK.....We will mail it if you cant stick around.
Kit Pick Up- Race day at Macassa Yacht Club815am-930am-SHARP...if you are late ,thats your fault, you'll be running without a race Bib and get no official time. Get there as early as possible please.The registration tables will be set up in 2- one for runners #1-#165 and #166 upwards.We will try to post by Friday on our facebook page the entrant list so all can look it up and speed up the race day process.
Washrooms- there will be some in the yacht club and 2 porta potties in the parking lot at Bayfront Park ,which will be 100m from the start/finish lines.
AWARDS- we will do our best to start by 11:15- 1130 at the latest to get everyone on their ways back home and so we can start to clean up the yacht club!
We will have over 20 draw prizes ALL valued at over $50/each!!(toques/shirts)
Chip timing-GROUP DISCOUNTS-email us for details and pricing.
As of November 8 we have 290 runners...limited to 315 maximum.Race day registration is available-CASH only please.
ALSO, please look at the race below...low entry fee with money going to STAC , a great organization that helps underprivilidged child ,through sports, in our area.TOYS 4 TOTS 5kmDecember 13@11am@Macassa Yacht Club
Join us for this LOW COST 5km with all the bells and whistles of a regular race, as we raise money for the STAC foundation, which help hundreds of local kids through various sports in the Hamilton area.Only $45 entry fee!!!!!!-Custom logo'd BUFF to all-Hot food after-Finishers medals to allAwards to top 3 in 5 year age groups-Flat n Fast waterfront course.
register today at raceroster.com/111511
One last race before Christmas to help our youth!!!
Races
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Doughnut Dash
CLOSED -
$78.52
CLOSED -
Kids Dash
CLOSED -
$25.99
CLOSED
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