Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Southwind Park in Springfield, Sangamon! This exciting event supports the Animal Protective League (APL) and promises a day filled with fun for both humans and their furry friends. Participants can choose to race in a timed 5K or join the fun run/walk alongside their canine companions. Registration is just $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under, with special fundraising opportunities available to help the animals in need.
Kick off the day at 9:00 a.m. with vendor visits, followed by a thrilling costume contest at 9:30 a.m. and the official timed race starting at 10:00 a.m. There’s even a fun run/walk at 11:00 a.m. to ensure everyone can join in on the festivities! Plus, don’t miss out on delicious Mel-O-Cream donuts before the race. With awards for the top finishers and a costume contest for both humans and pets, this event is sure to create lasting memories. Make sure to register by May 22 to secure your free race t
Kick off the day at 9:00 a.m. with vendor visits, followed by a thrilling costume contest at 9:30 a.m. and the official timed race starting at 10:00 a.m. There’s even a fun run/walk at 11:00 a.m. to ensure everyone can join in on the festivities! Plus, don’t miss out on delicious Mel-O-Cream donuts before the race. With awards for the top finishers and a costume contest for both humans and pets, this event is sure to create lasting memories. Make sure to register by May 22 to secure your free race t
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY AT SOUTHWIND PARK IN SUPPORT OF THE ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE (APL).
GET READY TO RACE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANIMALS OF APL! THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL INCLUDE A TIMED 5K RUN AND A FUN RUN/WALK FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CANINE COMPANIONS, IF YOU CHOOSE TO BRING THEM. REGISTRATION IS $30 FOR ADULTS AND $15 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. YOU CAN ALSO SET UP YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISER TO RAISE ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR THE ANIMALS. DON'T WANT TO RACE BUT WANT TO SUPPORT APL'S MISSION? SIGN UP AS A CAT NAPPER FOR $30 AND RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED THANK YOU CARD FROM AN APL DOG OR CAT!
REGISTER BY MAY 22ND TO RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 11TH AND RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS JUNE 12TH FROM 4:30-6:30 P.M. AT APL, 1001 TAINTOR ROAD. LIMITED PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
IF YOU WANT TO RACE WITH YOUR DOG, THEY NEED TO BE SOCIABLE, WELL-BEHAVED, UP-TO-DATE ON ALL VACCINATIONS, HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT RABIES VACCINE, BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND BE AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS OF AGE.
WE WILL ALSO HAVE AN EXCITING COSTUME CONTEST THAT YOU AND YOUR PET CAN PARTICIPATE IN, AS WELL AS VENDORS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES! MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE RACE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
SCHEDULE
MAY 22ND - Early Registration with Free Tshirt ends.
JUNE 11TH - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT.
JUNE 12TH - RACE PACKET DISTRIBUTION 4:30 6:30 P.M. AT APL
JUNE 13TH - RACE DAY
9:00 A.M. VISIT WITH OUR VENDORS. LIMITED RACE DAY PACKET DISTRIBUTION (NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION)
9:30 A.M. COSTUME CONTEST
10:00 A.M. TIMED RACE
10:30 A.M. AWARD CEREMONY FOR COSTUME CONTEST AND TIMED RACE
11:00 A.M. FUN RUN/WALK
12:00 P.M. EVENT ENDS
RACE PRIZE CATEGORIES
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K MALE
OVERALL CANINE 1ST CANINE ACROSS THE FINISH LINE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER MALE
COSTUME CONTEST - BEST COSTUME
GET READY TO RACE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANIMALS OF APL! THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL INCLUDE A TIMED 5K RUN AND A FUN RUN/WALK FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CANINE COMPANIONS, IF YOU CHOOSE TO BRING THEM. REGISTRATION IS $30 FOR ADULTS AND $15 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. YOU CAN ALSO SET UP YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISER TO RAISE ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR THE ANIMALS. DON'T WANT TO RACE BUT WANT TO SUPPORT APL'S MISSION? SIGN UP AS A CAT NAPPER FOR $30 AND RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED THANK YOU CARD FROM AN APL DOG OR CAT!
REGISTER BY MAY 22ND TO RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 11TH AND RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS JUNE 12TH FROM 4:30-6:30 P.M. AT APL, 1001 TAINTOR ROAD. LIMITED PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
IF YOU WANT TO RACE WITH YOUR DOG, THEY NEED TO BE SOCIABLE, WELL-BEHAVED, UP-TO-DATE ON ALL VACCINATIONS, HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT RABIES VACCINE, BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND BE AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS OF AGE.
WE WILL ALSO HAVE AN EXCITING COSTUME CONTEST THAT YOU AND YOUR PET CAN PARTICIPATE IN, AS WELL AS VENDORS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES! MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE RACE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
SCHEDULE
MAY 22ND - Early Registration with Free Tshirt ends.
JUNE 11TH - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT.
JUNE 12TH - RACE PACKET DISTRIBUTION 4:30 6:30 P.M. AT APL
JUNE 13TH - RACE DAY
9:00 A.M. VISIT WITH OUR VENDORS. LIMITED RACE DAY PACKET DISTRIBUTION (NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION)
9:30 A.M. COSTUME CONTEST
10:00 A.M. TIMED RACE
10:30 A.M. AWARD CEREMONY FOR COSTUME CONTEST AND TIMED RACE
11:00 A.M. FUN RUN/WALK
12:00 P.M. EVENT ENDS
RACE PRIZE CATEGORIES
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K MALE
OVERALL CANINE 1ST CANINE ACROSS THE FINISH LINE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER MALE
COSTUME CONTEST - BEST COSTUME
Races
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5K Run (Timed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$32.80
For serious runners, enter this timed run to see just how fast you can run to help save animals! Prizes will be awarded to the overall adult male and female winners, first male and female in the under 12 category, as well as the overall canine. All participants will receive a participation medal. -
5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
$32.80
If you aren't worried about how long it takes to walk or run this 5K, this is the spot for you! Take your time and enjoy the beautiful park with your friends and furry companion all while helping the animals at APL. All participants will receive a participation medal. -
Cat Napper
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
If you would rather snuggle on the couch with your feline or canine friend and still support APL, then this is the category for you! For your support you will receive a personalized thank you card from one of our dogs or cats at the shelter!
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Southwind Park, 4965 S 2nd St, Springfield, 62703, IL, United States
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