Doughnut Dash 5km
From Tim forrester
- Date Sun 15th November 2026
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $25.99 - $74.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the 6th Annual Doughnut Dash 5km, taking place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in beautiful Hamilton! Organized by Tim Forrester, this exciting community event features a 5km race for adults and a Kids 1km, providing a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a day of health and fitness together. With over 310 runners participating in 2025, this year promises to be even bigger and better, with a brand-new course that includes a scenic loop of Bayfront Park and an out-and-back stretch along the picturesque waterfront trail.
As you dash towards the finish line, don't forget to indulge in delicious doughnuts provided by the event's official sponsor, Grandads Doughnuts, located just a minute away! All participants will receive freshly baked doughnuts, and the first 200 registrants will snag a stylish hooded sweat top. Plus, all finishers will take home a fantastic medal, with awards for the top three in each age group and overall male and female winners. Race day registration is available, but be sure to bring cash! Join us for an unforgettable day of running, tasty treats, and community spirit at the Doughnut Dash 5
As you dash towards the finish line, don't forget to indulge in delicious doughnuts provided by the event's official sponsor, Grandads Doughnuts, located just a minute away! All participants will receive freshly baked doughnuts, and the first 200 registrants will snag a stylish hooded sweat top. Plus, all finishers will take home a fantastic medal, with awards for the top three in each age group and overall male and female winners. Race day registration is available, but be sure to bring cash! Join us for an unforgettable day of running, tasty treats, and community spirit at the Doughnut Dash 5
Organiser's Description
The6th annualDOUGHNUT DASH 5kmandKIDS 1KM
( over 310 runners in 2025!!!! )
Kids 800m-start@9:555km-Start@10am
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE_ CASH ONLYDifferent course than we've ever used!!!!
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!!(it's a certified course but the certification has expired)-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!!!
-Hooded sweat tops to the first 200 registrants(we are over 100 as of august 29th!!)
-Awesome looking finishers medals to all in both races
Hooded sweat tops to the first 200 registrants(we are over 100 as of august 29th!)technical shirts to those who register by Nov. 1st( we will not mail out any shirts that are not picked up on race day)
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 do NOT mail out any awards not picked up on race day)
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.
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 many draw prizes ALL valued at over $50/each!! Chip timing-
GROUP DISCOUNTS-email us for details and pricing.
Race day registration is available-CASH only please.
NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!
Please always check our facebook page(hamilton road races) and our website(runhamilton.ca) for any updates.
( over 310 runners in 2025!!!! )
Kids 800m-start@9:555km-Start@10am
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE_ CASH ONLYDifferent course than we've ever used!!!!
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!!(it's a certified course but the certification has expired)-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!!!
-Hooded sweat tops to the first 200 registrants(we are over 100 as of august 29th!!)
-Awesome looking finishers medals to all in both races
Hooded sweat tops to the first 200 registrants(we are over 100 as of august 29th!)technical shirts to those who register by Nov. 1st( we will not mail out any shirts that are not picked up on race day)
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 do NOT mail out any awards not picked up on race day)
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.
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 many draw prizes ALL valued at over $50/each!! Chip timing-
GROUP DISCOUNTS-email us for details and pricing.
Race day registration is available-CASH only please.
NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!
Please always check our facebook page(hamilton road races) and our website(runhamilton.ca) for any updates.
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Macassa Bay Yacht Club, Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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