Doughnut Dash 5km
- Date Sun 15th November 2026
- Location Hamilton, ON
- Price $25.99 - $45.41
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the 6th Annual Doughnut Dash 5K on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in beautiful Hamilton! This exciting event features a 5K race starting at 10 AM and a Kids 1K race kicking off at 9:55 AM, making it a perfect outing for families and runners of all ages. With over 310 participants in 2025, the Doughnut Dash is a community favorite that promises an unforgettable experience.
This year, enjoy a newly designed course that loops around Bayfront Park and offers a scenic out-and-back stretch along the waterfront trail. As you dash for the finish line, reward yourself with delicious, freshly baked doughnuts from Grandad's Doughnuts, the official sponsor of the event. Participants can also look forward to awesome swag, including finishers' medals, Hornby organic energy bars, and race shirts for those who register early. With age group awards and plenty of draw prizes, this event is not just about running—it's a celebration of community spirit and tasty treats! Bring your family and friends to cheer you on and make memories at the Doughnut Dash—it's a race you won't want to miss!
This year, enjoy a newly designed course that loops around Bayfront Park and offers a scenic out-and-back stretch along the waterfront trail. As you dash for the finish line, reward yourself with delicious, freshly baked doughnuts from Grandad's Doughnuts, the official sponsor of the event. Participants can also look forward to awesome swag, including finishers' medals, Hornby organic energy bars, and race shirts for those who register early. With age group awards and plenty of draw prizes, this event is not just about running—it's a celebration of community spirit and tasty treats! Bring your family and friends to cheer you on and make memories at the Doughnut Dash—it's a race you won't want to miss!
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!!!(they will also have the small "middles" of the doughnuts for you to sample different flavours)..NOT nut free.-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 October 31st, 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 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 over 20 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.
One last race before Christmas to help our youth!!!
( 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!!!(they will also have the small "middles" of the doughnuts for you to sample different flavours)..NOT nut free.-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 October 31st, 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 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 over 20 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.
One last race before Christmas to help our youth!!!
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Macassa Bay Yacht Club, Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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