12th Annual Donut Dash 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Price $21.10 - $41.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful blend of fitness and fun at the 12th Annual Donut Dash 5K, happening on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in beautiful Minnetonka, Hennepin! This exciting event is perfect for everyone—from avid runners to casual walkers and donut lovers alike. Participants will embark on a scenic 5K course that begins and ends at Eagle Ridge Academy, with the option for kids to join the Mini-Donut Dash 1/2 Mile.
Enjoy a chip- and mat-timed race experience, complete with complimentary chair massages, DJ music, and exciting youth activities. All finishers of the 5K will be rewarded with a free Chick-fil-A meal and a commemorative 2026 Donut Dash tech shirt, while young participants will take home a participation medal and a bag of mini-donuts. Don’t miss out on the chance to grab a signature Donut Dash sticker to showcase your achievement! Whether you're racing for a personal best or just for the joy of running, this event promises a day full of laughter, community spirit, and of course, delicious donuts. Join us for a memorable morning that supports Eagle Ridge Academy and its commitment to providing an excellent education for
Enjoy a chip- and mat-timed race experience, complete with complimentary chair massages, DJ music, and exciting youth activities. All finishers of the 5K will be rewarded with a free Chick-fil-A meal and a commemorative 2026 Donut Dash tech shirt, while young participants will take home a participation medal and a bag of mini-donuts. Don’t miss out on the chance to grab a signature Donut Dash sticker to showcase your achievement! Whether you're racing for a personal best or just for the joy of running, this event promises a day full of laughter, community spirit, and of course, delicious donuts. Join us for a memorable morning that supports Eagle Ridge Academy and its commitment to providing an excellent education for
Organiser's Description
Your favorite things all in one place: running and donuts! Whether you are a runner, a walker, or a donut-enthusiast, this is the event for you! We are excited for our 12th annual Donut Dash 5K and Mini-Donut Dash 1/2 Mile for Kids, with the course leaving and finishing at Eagle Ridge Academy in Minnetonka This route is an accurately measured 5K course, is chip- and mat-timed, and takes you on a picturesque run or walk, just north of Bren Road. There will be complimentary chair massages and rock tape applications, DJ music, giveaways, fun youth activities and obstacle course, post-race refreshments and snacks, and mini-donuts! 5K finishers will receive a free Chick-fil-A meal. Fun for all ages!
New this year: Purchase your signature Donut Dash 5K sticker decal (3"x2") to proudly display on your water bottle. Add it on at check-out.
All 5K registrants will receive a commemorative 2026 Donut Dash tech shirt (tri-blend), post-race refreshments and snacks, and DONUTS. Mini-dashers will receive a 2026 Donut Dash shirt (50/50% poly/cotton), participation medal, and bag of mini-donuts.
To view ROUTE: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash
To view photo gallery from 2025 Donut Dash: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1513004443053207&type=3
Never done a 5K? There are apps out there to help you out work your way up to a 5K: Endomondo, Runkeeper, Runtastic, Nike+ Run Club, Map My Run, Zombies, Run!
Proceeds will benefit Eagle Ridge Academy, offering a time-tested, Classical Liberal Arts education to students in grades K-12.
5K Pricing*:
$35 Student and Alumni 5K (through May 6)
$40 Student and Alumni 5K (Same Day Registration: May 9)
$40 Adult 5K Registration (through April 2)
$45 Adult 5K Registration (April 3 - May 8)
$50 Adult 5K Registration (Same Day Registration: May 9)
Kids Mini Donut Dash 1/2 Mile Pricing*:
(Kids 10 and younger)
$20 Mini-Donut Dash Pricing (through April 2)
$25 Mini-Donut Dash (April 3 through May 10)
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS 5/6/2025 AT 9 P.M.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
TO REGISTER VIA MAIL WITH CASH OR CHECK (WRITTEN TO FERA), PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.EAGLERIDGEACADEMY.ORG/PAGE/DONUT-DASH [https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash] TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION BROCHURE, AND RETURN WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY.
PACKET PICK-UP IS ON FRIDAY, MAY 8 FROM 3:30 - 6:30 P.M. AT EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY, 11111 BREN RD. W, MINNETONKA, MN, OR ON RACE DAY, MAY 9, STARTING AT 7:15 A.M.
NOT INTERESTED IN RUNNING? CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING! We need more than 100 volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Sign up will be available in late January.
*Please note that the shirt order will go in on 4/3/2026 so registrations after 4/2/2026 are not guaranteed a shirt (or a shirt in their preferred size.) We will do our best to accommodate requests based on limited overages ordered.
If you do not wish to run but would like to make a 100 percent tax-deductible donation to Friends of Eagle Ridge Academy to help support student enrichment and Classical Education, please click here [https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E230009&id=1].
Friends of Eagle Ridge Academy, a 501(c)(3) foundation, exists to solely support and sustain the future of Eagle Ridge Academy.
New this year: Purchase your signature Donut Dash 5K sticker decal (3"x2") to proudly display on your water bottle. Add it on at check-out.
All 5K registrants will receive a commemorative 2026 Donut Dash tech shirt (tri-blend), post-race refreshments and snacks, and DONUTS. Mini-dashers will receive a 2026 Donut Dash shirt (50/50% poly/cotton), participation medal, and bag of mini-donuts.
To view ROUTE: https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash
To view photo gallery from 2025 Donut Dash: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1513004443053207&type=3
Never done a 5K? There are apps out there to help you out work your way up to a 5K: Endomondo, Runkeeper, Runtastic, Nike+ Run Club, Map My Run, Zombies, Run!
Proceeds will benefit Eagle Ridge Academy, offering a time-tested, Classical Liberal Arts education to students in grades K-12.
5K Pricing*:
$35 Student and Alumni 5K (through May 6)
$40 Student and Alumni 5K (Same Day Registration: May 9)
$40 Adult 5K Registration (through April 2)
$45 Adult 5K Registration (April 3 - May 8)
$50 Adult 5K Registration (Same Day Registration: May 9)
Kids Mini Donut Dash 1/2 Mile Pricing*:
(Kids 10 and younger)
$20 Mini-Donut Dash Pricing (through April 2)
$25 Mini-Donut Dash (April 3 through May 10)
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS 5/6/2025 AT 9 P.M.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
TO REGISTER VIA MAIL WITH CASH OR CHECK (WRITTEN TO FERA), PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.EAGLERIDGEACADEMY.ORG/PAGE/DONUT-DASH [https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/page/donut-dash] TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION BROCHURE, AND RETURN WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY.
PACKET PICK-UP IS ON FRIDAY, MAY 8 FROM 3:30 - 6:30 P.M. AT EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY, 11111 BREN RD. W, MINNETONKA, MN, OR ON RACE DAY, MAY 9, STARTING AT 7:15 A.M.
NOT INTERESTED IN RUNNING? CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING! We need more than 100 volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Sign up will be available in late January.
*Please note that the shirt order will go in on 4/3/2026 so registrations after 4/2/2026 are not guaranteed a shirt (or a shirt in their preferred size.) We will do our best to accommodate requests based on limited overages ordered.
If you do not wish to run but would like to make a 100 percent tax-deductible donation to Friends of Eagle Ridge Academy to help support student enrichment and Classical Education, please click here [https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E230009&id=1].
Friends of Eagle Ridge Academy, a 501(c)(3) foundation, exists to solely support and sustain the future of Eagle Ridge Academy.
Races
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Mini-Donut 1/2 Mile Dash
Incl. $1.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$21.10
For Kids Only - 10 and younger: Participants will receive a 50/50% poly/cotton t-shirt, a medal, and mini-donuts. Shirt orders will go in 4/3. Please register no later than 4/2 in order to ensure a shirt. -
5K Adult
Incl. $1.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$41.70
5K participants will receive a race shirt (tri-blend, men's unisex and youth sizing), post-event refreshments, snacks, and donuts! Shirt orders go in 4/3. Please register no later than 4/2 in order to ensure a shirt. -
Student 5K/ Alumni 5K
Incl. $1.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$36.55
5K participants will receive a race shirt (tri-blend, men's unisex and youth sizing), post-event refreshments, snacks, and donuts! Shirt orders will go in 4/3. Please register no later than 4/2 in order to ensure a shirt. -
I Can't Attend but Would Love a Shirt!
Incl. $1.10 Fee & Optional 2026 Tech Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$21.10
Tri-blend, men's unisex and youth sizing
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11111 Bren Rd. W, Minnetonka, 55343, MN, United States
12th Annual Donut Dash 5K
