Donut Run 5k
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Ames, Iowa
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a unique and delicious experience at the Donut Run 5K! This exciting event is set to take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Brookside Park in Ames, IA, starting at the Maple Shelter. What makes this race truly special is that participants are rewarded for indulging in donuts at various aid stations throughout the course. Yes, you heard that right! Each donut you eat shaves time off your finishing time, but be careful—if you drop your donuts before crossing the finish line, your count resets to zero!
The Donut Run 5K is not just about running; it's about having fun and celebrating with fellow donut enthusiasts. Runners will compete for various awards, including Best Donut Adjusted Time for both men and women, Most Donuts Eaten, and Best Costume. Join us for a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and of course, plenty of donuts! Don’t miss out on this sweet event that combines fitness and fun in one tasty package. Mark your calendars and get ready to run on April 25th!
The Donut Run 5K is not just about running; it's about having fun and celebrating with fellow donut enthusiasts. Runners will compete for various awards, including Best Donut Adjusted Time for both men and women, Most Donuts Eaten, and Best Costume. Join us for a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and of course, plenty of donuts! Don’t miss out on this sweet event that combines fitness and fun in one tasty package. Mark your calendars and get ready to run on April 25th!
Organiser's Description
The Donut Run 5K is the only race around where you are rewarded for eating donuts! This annual event will take place on April 25, 2026, at Brookside Park in Ames, IA starting at the Maple Shelter.
Each donut you eat at the Donut Run 5k aid stations takes additional time off of your finishing time. Careful though--we enforce the Chucky rule which states that anyone who loses his donuts before the finish line starts his or her count over at zero!
We award runners in the following categories: Best Donut Adjusted Time (Men & Women), Most Donuts Eaten & Best Costume.
RACE LOCATION
1325 6th St.
Ames, IA US 50010
Race Schedule
8:00am - Packet Pick-Up (Same-day registration available)
9:00am - Race Start
10:30am - Awards (or as soon as last finisher's results get tabulated)
Each donut you eat at the Donut Run 5k aid stations takes additional time off of your finishing time. Careful though--we enforce the Chucky rule which states that anyone who loses his donuts before the finish line starts his or her count over at zero!
We award runners in the following categories: Best Donut Adjusted Time (Men & Women), Most Donuts Eaten & Best Costume.
RACE LOCATION
1325 6th St.
Ames, IA US 50010
Race Schedule
8:00am - Packet Pick-Up (Same-day registration available)
9:00am - Race Start
10:30am - Awards (or as soon as last finisher's results get tabulated)
Races
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Donut Run 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Donut Run Pint Glass
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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