Donut Dash 5k
- Date Sun 15th March 2026
- Time 8:45AM PDT
- Location Olympia, Washington
- Price Free - $38.37
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to dash for your donut at the Donut Dash 5K, taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in beautiful Olympia, Thurston! This exciting event features a fast and flat course that winds around Capitol Lake and along the scenic Deschutes Parkway, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Participants can choose between the main 5K race and a delightful 1K fun run for kids aged 12 and under. The race starts and finishes at Heritage Park, creating a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to enjoy.
With a limited capacity of just 400 participants, this popular event sold out in 2025, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! Registration for the 5K is just $35 until March 7, 2026, with prices increasing as race day approaches. Don’t miss out on the chance to join fellow runners and have a blast while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and (of course) donuts!
With a limited capacity of just 400 participants, this popular event sold out in 2025, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! Registration for the 5K is just $35 until March 7, 2026, with prices increasing as race day approaches. Don’t miss out on the chance to join fellow runners and have a blast while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and (of course) donuts!
Organiser's Description
DASH FOR YOUR DONUT AT THE DONUT DASH 5K AND 1K FUN RUN FOR KIDS.
A FAST AND FLAT COURSE AROUND CAPITOL LAKE AND OUT AND BACK ALONG DESCHUTES PARKWAY.
RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT HERITAGE PARK IN OLYMPIA, WA.
BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT. THE RACE IS LIMITED TO 400 PARTICIPANTS AND WE SOLD OUT IN 2025!
REGISTRATION:
KIDS DASH (12 AND UNDER): FREE
5K
$35 THROUGH MARCH 7, 2026
$40 -- MARCH 8, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2026
$45 -- DAY-OF RACE
CLUB OLY MEMBERS RECEIVE $5 OFF WITH MEMBERSHIP OR CLUB CODE AT CHECKOUT.
GROUPS OF 4 REGISTERING TOGETHER: $10 OFF PER PERSON
GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE REGISTERING TOGETHER: $13 OFF PER PERSON
GROUP REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE MEMBER DISCOUNT.
PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 AT FLEET FEET FROM 2 TO 4 PM. 3405 CAPITOL BLVD SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501
Or
RACE DAY, MARCH 15, 2026 FROM 7:20 TO 8:20 AT HERITAGE PARK BY THE START LINE.
DAY OF RACE DETAILS:
7:20 TO 8:20 AM: PACKET PICKUP
8:50
8:45 AM: KIDS DASH (1K)
9:00 AM: 5K RACE STARTS
10:00 AM: AWARDS FOR 5K RACE
AWARDS
* TOP 3 OVERALL - MEN, WOMEN, AND NONBINARY
* TOP 3 IN EACH 10-YEAR AGE GROUP.
REGISTRATION
* ONLINE ONLY (EVEN FOR SAME-DAY REGISTRATION)
* ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 8:20 AM.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
CLUB OLY ROAD RUNNERS WILL BE HOSTING:
RUN LIKE A FOOL 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Olympia/RunLikeaFool2] ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026.
A FAST AND FLAT COURSE AROUND CAPITOL LAKE AND OUT AND BACK ALONG DESCHUTES PARKWAY.
RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT HERITAGE PARK IN OLYMPIA, WA.
BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT. THE RACE IS LIMITED TO 400 PARTICIPANTS AND WE SOLD OUT IN 2025!
REGISTRATION:
KIDS DASH (12 AND UNDER): FREE
5K
$35 THROUGH MARCH 7, 2026
$40 -- MARCH 8, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2026
$45 -- DAY-OF RACE
CLUB OLY MEMBERS RECEIVE $5 OFF WITH MEMBERSHIP OR CLUB CODE AT CHECKOUT.
GROUPS OF 4 REGISTERING TOGETHER: $10 OFF PER PERSON
GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE REGISTERING TOGETHER: $13 OFF PER PERSON
GROUP REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE MEMBER DISCOUNT.
PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 AT FLEET FEET FROM 2 TO 4 PM. 3405 CAPITOL BLVD SE, OLYMPIA, WA 98501
Or
RACE DAY, MARCH 15, 2026 FROM 7:20 TO 8:20 AT HERITAGE PARK BY THE START LINE.
DAY OF RACE DETAILS:
7:20 TO 8:20 AM: PACKET PICKUP
8:50
8:45 AM: KIDS DASH (1K)
9:00 AM: 5K RACE STARTS
10:00 AM: AWARDS FOR 5K RACE
AWARDS
* TOP 3 OVERALL - MEN, WOMEN, AND NONBINARY
* TOP 3 IN EACH 10-YEAR AGE GROUP.
REGISTRATION
* ONLINE ONLY (EVEN FOR SAME-DAY REGISTRATION)
* ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 8:20 AM.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
CLUB OLY ROAD RUNNERS WILL BE HOSTING:
RUN LIKE A FOOL 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Olympia/RunLikeaFool2] ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026.
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Heritage Park, 610 Water Street Southwest, Olympia, 98501, WA, United States
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