Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and 1 Mile Donut Dash

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Nappanee, Indiana
  • Price $16.90 - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the charming town of Nappanee, Elkhart! This exciting event features two race distances: the competitive 5K and a fun 1 Mile Donut Dash, perfect for participants aged 13 and up. The races will start at the Nappanee Missionary Church, conveniently located just 2 miles north of downtown Nappanee. The 1 Mile run kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K run/walk at 8:30 AM.

After completing your race, enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Nappanee Apple Festival, where you can explore local shops and savor delicious apple treats. Participants will receive tasty refreshments, including apple cider and donuts, at the finish line! With awards for top finishers and age group winners, as well as a multi-person registration discount, this is the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family for a memorable day of running and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this delightful eventβ€”mark your calendars and get ready to dash for donuts!

Organiser's Description

THE NAPPANEE APPLE FESTIVAL DONUT DASH 5K WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2025, AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH, LOCATED AT 70417 SR 19 NORTH, NAPPANEE, IN 46550. THE CHURCH IS SITUATED 2 MILES NORTH OF DOWNTOWN NAPPANEE AND SOUTH OF WAKARUSA. THE EVENT WILL START AND FINISH AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH. WHETHER YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED COMPETITIVE RUNNER OR A BEGINNER, EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE! AFTER YOUR RUN OR WALK, BE SURE TO EXPLORE THE SMALL-TOWN SHOPS AND ENJOY ALL THAT THE NAPPANEE APPLE FESTIVAL HAS TO OFFER WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AMPLE PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR EASY ACCESS AND EXIT AFTER THE RUN.



NEW THIS YEAR WE ARE ADDING A 1 MILE (13 AND UP) RUN AND 5K AND 1M COMBO. .

WHEN YOU REGISTER 4 OR MORE INDIVIDUALS SIMULTANEOUSLY, YOU QUALIFY FOR THE MULTI-PERSON PRICING OPTION, WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO SAVE $3.00 PER REGISTRANT. WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO JOIN AN EXISTING GROUP/TEAM OR ESTABLISH YOUR OWN, THE CHOICE IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU! THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO BRING YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS TOGETHER AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FANTASTIC OFFER.



START TIMES

1 MILE RUN STARTS AT 8:00 AM

5K RUN/WALK STARTS AT 8:30 AM.



PACKET PICK UP

WILL BE HELD FRIDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 19 FROM 6-8 PM

SATURDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 20 FROM 7 AM - 8:15 AM

PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP THEIR SHIRTS AND RACE BIBS AT THESE TIMES AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 70417 SR 19 NORTH NAPPANEE, IN 46550 .



SHIRTS

AFTER AUGUST 31ST, SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS UNTIL THEY ARE GONE!

UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT. ANY REMAINING SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN TO RUNNERS WHO WERE UNABLE TO RECEIVE ONE OR WILL BE DONATED.



REFRESHMENTS

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE APPLE, DONUT, AND APPLE CIDER AT THE FINISH LINE.



AWARDS INFORMATION:

1 MILE AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 BOYS AND TOP 3 GIRLS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 12 AND UNDER, AND 13 AND UNDER. -

5K AWARDS: OVERALL PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE MEN AND WOMEN FINISHERS. -

AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE 5K: THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE RUNNERS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM APPLE AWARD:

AWARDS AGE GROUPING FOR 5K ONLY:
THE TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE CUSTOM APPLE AWARD
MALE: 9 UNDER, 10 -14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 -74,75 -79, 80+
FEMALE: 9 UNDER, 10 -14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 -74, 75- 79, 80+

AWARD DISTRIBUTION

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED SHORTLY AFTER THE LAST PARTICIPANT CROSSES THE FINISH LINE OF THE 5K.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED AFTER THE EVENT.



REFERRALS -

REFER 5 FRIENDS TO SIGNUP AND RECEIVE $10.00 BACK ON YOUR REGISTRATION! LOOK FOR YOUR REFERRAL CODE IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL OR SHARE ON YOUR FACEBOOK!



PARKING & BATHROOMS

PARKING AND BATHROOMS IS AVAILABLE AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 70417 SR 19 NORTH NAPPANEE, IN 46550 .



TIMING

CHIP TIMING BY WATTS MY TIME



GUIDELINES FOR DOGS ATTENDING THE EVENT

- ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A NON-RETRACTABLE LEASH AND UNDER SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.

- OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP AFTER THEIR DOGS.

- ANY DOG DISPLAYING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR TOWARD PEOPLE OR OTHER DOGS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE EVENT BY ITS OWNER.

- DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH.



RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE ONLY...NO PAPER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.



WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!

NO REFUNDS!!



MORE INFORMATION FOR THE NAPPANEE APPLE FESTIVAL CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.NAPPANEEAPPLEFESTIVAL.ORG/ [https://www.nappaneeapplefestival.org/]

Races

  • Donut Dash 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • 1 Mile Kids Donut Dash (Ages 12 and Under)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $16.90

  • Donut Dash Combo 5K & 1 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    Donut Dash Combo 5K & 1 Mile Run
  • 1 Mile Donut Dash Run/Walk (Ages 13 and 100)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $16.90

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70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, 46550, IN, United States

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