Kids & Cops Doughnut Run-5K/1Mile Fun Run

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 9:30AM CDT
  • Location Granite City, Illinois
  • Price Free - $33.53
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 5th Annual Kids & Cops Doughnut Run on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in beautiful Granite City, Madison! This exciting event features a competitive 5K race and a fun non-competitive 1 Mile Walk/Run, making it the perfect day out for families and fitness enthusiasts alike. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for child abuse prevention, with proceeds benefiting Brightpoint’s programs that support children and families in need.

Kick off the day at Wilson Park with check-in starting at 8 AM, followed by a warm welcome at 9:15 AM and the race beginning at 9:30 AM. Enjoy refreshments, music, and kid’s activities while exploring first response vehicles and snapping photos with the beloved GIANT Doughnut Man! Registration fees are $30 for ages 19+, $10 for ages 6-18, and free for children 5 and under. Don't miss out on a chance to earn competitive awards and finishers' medals for 5K participants! Gather your friends and family to run towards "Safe Homes for Children" and help create a brighter future for all.

Organiser's Description

IN HONOR OF _CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH, _BRIGHTPOINT AND THE GRANITE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR RACE TO END CHILD ABUSE. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE SOUTHERN REGION OF BRIGHTPOINT.

TO CLAIM YOUR PLACE IN THE RACE TOWARDS _"SAFE HOMES FOR CHILDREN,"_ REGISTER TO RUN WITH US OR SPONSOR AT HTTP://WWW.BRIGHTPOINT.ORG/EVENT/DOUGHNUT-RUN/ [http://www.brightpoint.org/event/doughnut-run/] TOGETHER, WE CAN MOVE TOWARDS A WORLD WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN THRIVE!



EVENT DETAILS & RULES:

OVERVIEW: Our 5th Annual Kids & Cops Doughnut Run is a day of fun and awareness, offering both a competitive 5K and non-competitive 1 Mile Walk/Run. The 5K is a great option for those looking for a challenge, but this is also the perfect event for those looking for a fun day out with the family, a walk in a beautiful park, and/or a way to support a good cause. Prior to the race intro at 9:15am, we will have refreshments, music, kid's activities, the opportunity to explore first response vehicles, as well as a photo opp with our always awesome mascot, The GIANT Doughnut Man!

EVENT LOCATION DETAILS: Wilson Park in Granite City, IL. Start and finish will be on 29th Street near Park Pavilion #5.

REGISTRATION FEE FOR BOTH 5K & 1 MILE: _$30 for ages 19+, $10 for ages 6-18, 5 & under free. _Registration includes a t-shirt for those who register by April 10th. (See more info regarding t-shirts below.) Refreshments and kids' activities also included in registration fee. Registration cost is non-refundable.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Online registration will be available until 11:59pm on April 23rd. After this, those interested in attending will need to register on-site the morning of the race, anytime between 8am-9am.

REGISTRATION CHECK-IN: Race Day from 8AM-9AM_ _on 29th Street near Park Pavilion #5. Walk-in registrants welcome.

TIMEFRAMES: _Check-In, On-Site Registration, & Kids Activities--_8AM-9AM. _Welcome & Intro--_9:15AM. _5K & Fun Run Kickoff--_9:30AM.

COMPETITIVE AWARDS: Offered only_ _to 5K participants and only those ages 6 & over. Competitive award categories include: Overall male and female, plus medals for the top 2 male and female finishers in each competitive race: 6-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ ***Runners ages 5 & under are welcome to run in the 5K with their family or be pushed in a stroller but do not qualify for competitive age group awards.

FINISHER'S MEDALS: will be available to 5K and Fun Run participants of all ages.

T-SHIRTS: T-shirts and sizes are guaranteed for those who complete on-line registration on or before April 10th. ANY REGISTRATION AFTER THAT DATE WILL NOT BE GUARANTEEED A T-SHIRT but extra shirts will be provided if available for late registrants on a first come, first serve basis.

BASKET RAFFLE: Purchase tickets morning of race for a chance to enter a drawing for the basket/baskets of your choice! Baskets will be filled with fun items, gift cards, and/or other exciting offerings!

PHOTO DISCLAIMER: There will be a photographer on site capturing pictures of the event. Since this is a public event, we reserve the right to post photos on our social media or agency website. Photos may also be used in promotional materials.

CANCELLATION: Should we need to cancel due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control, registration fee is non-refundable and will become a donation to benefit children in our programs. In the event of last-minute cancellation, we will do our best to notify pre-registrants before their arrival. You may check our Fb event page KIDS & COPS DOUGHNUT RUN-5K/1 MILE FUN WALK/RUN HTTPS://FB.ME/E/1YPMJODKK [https://www.facebook.com/share/15VaubZx8G/] for updates regarding the event.

Races

  • Kids & Cops Doughnut- Volunteer

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 06 MAR 26
  • Kids & Cops 5K Doughnut Run Adult Race 19+

    Incl. $3.53 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    $33.53

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
    Check In: 8am (walk-ins welcome) Reg/Check-In Closes: 9am Welcome & Intro: 9:15am 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30am Refreshments, music, and kids/family activities available from 8am-9:15am. Male & female competitive prizing offered--based on age category.
  • Kids & Cops 5K Doughnut Run Kids Race 6-18

    Incl. $2.15 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    $12.15

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
    Check In: 8am (walk-ins welcome) Reg/Check-In Closes: 9am Welcome & Intro: 9:15am 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30am Refreshments, music, and kids/family activities available from 8am-9:15am. Male & female competitive prizing offered--based on age category.
  • Kids & Cops 5K Doughnut Run Kids Race Ages 5 & Below

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
    Check In: 8am (walk-ins welcome) Reg/Check-In Closes: 9am Welcome & Intro: 9:15am 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30am Refreshments, music, and kids/family activities available from 8am-9:15am. Male & female competitive prizing offered--based on age category.
  • 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Adult Race 19+

    Incl. $3.53 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    $33.53

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
    Check In: 8am (walk-ins welcome) Reg/Check-In Closes: 9am Welcome & Intro: 9:15am 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30am Refreshments, music, and kids/family activities available from 8am-9:15am. Non-competitive Fun Walk/Run. Finisher's medals for all.
  • 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Kids Race 6-18

    Incl. $2.15 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    $12.15

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
    Check In: 8am (walk-ins welcome) Reg/Check-In Closes: 9am Welcome & Intro: 9:15am 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30am Refreshments, music, and kids/family activities available from 8am-9:15am. Non-competitive Fun Walk/Run. Finisher's medals for all.
  • 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Kids Race Age 5 & Below

    Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
    Check In: 8am (walk-ins welcome) Reg/Check-In Closes: 9am Welcome & Intro: 9:15am 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30am Refreshments, music, and kids/family activities available from 8am-9:15am. Non-competitive Fun Walk/Run. Finisher's medals for all.

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2900 Benton Street, Granite City, 62040, IL, United States

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