Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run / Walk
- Date Sat 18th September 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Nappanee, Indiana
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- 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 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, September 18, 2027! This exciting event, held in the charming town of Nappanee, Elkhart, invites participants of all ages and abilities to join in on the fun. Whether you're an experienced runner looking for a challenge or a family just wanting to enjoy a scenic stroll, the Donut Dash has something for everyone.
Starting and finishing at the Nappanee Missionary Church, this picturesque race features an out-and-back course that winds through the beautiful Nappanee countryside. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with delicious donuts and refreshments! Don't rush home, as the Nappanee Apple Festival awaits with local shops, activities, and entertainment to enjoy with your friends and family. So, gather your crew for a day full of joy, laughter, and of course, donuts! Join us for this unforgettable race experience and make lasting memories in Nappanee!
Starting and finishing at the Nappanee Missionary Church, this picturesque race features an out-and-back course that winds through the beautiful Nappanee countryside. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with delicious donuts and refreshments! Don't rush home, as the Nappanee Apple Festival awaits with local shops, activities, and entertainment to enjoy with your friends and family. So, gather your crew for a day full of joy, laughter, and of course, donuts! Join us for this unforgettable race experience and make lasting memories in Nappanee!
Organiser's Description
GET READY FOR THE 2027 NAPPANEE APPLE FESTIVAL DONUT DASH 5K & 1-MILE RUN/WALK ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2027!
THE DONUT DASH IS A FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOMEFROM EXPERIENCED RUNNERS LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE TO WALKERS, FAMILIES, KIDS, AND ANYONE WHO SIMPLY WANTS TO HAVE A GREAT MORNING AND ENJOY A DONUT AT THE FINISH!
THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH, LOCATED AT 70417 SR 19 NORTH, NAPPANEE, IN 46550, JUST 2 MILES NORTH OF DOWNTOWN NAPPANEE AND SOUTH OF WAKARUSA.
ENJOY A SCENIC OUT-AND-BACK COURSE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL NAPPANEE COUNTRYSIDE, WITH FARMS, OPEN SPACES, AND A GREAT VIEW OF THE COMMUNITY ALONG THE WAY.
AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE, CELEBRATE WITH DONUTS, REFRESHMENTS, AND PLENTY OF FUN!
AND DONT RUSH HOME! AFTER THE RACE, HEAD DOWNTOWN AND ENJOY EVERYTHING THE NAPPANEE APPLE FESTIVAL HAS TO OFFER. CHECK OUT THE LOCAL SHOPS, FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MORE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
YOUR PACE. YOUR RACE. YOUR DONUT.
COME RUN IT. WALK IT. CHEER SOMEONE ON. BRING THE FAMILY. MOST IMPORTANTLY
DONUT MISS IT!
Bring Your Crew & Save!
Register 3 or more people at the same time and save with our Multi-Person Pricing!
Grab your family, friends, coworkers, or running buddies and Donut Dash together!
You can join an existing group/team or create your own.
Everyone must be registered at the same time to qualify for the Multi-Person Pricing.
More people. More fun. More donuts. More savings!
REGISTRATION
Planning to register on race day? No problem!
Race day registration will be ONLINE ONLY.
Please register online before you arrive or before you participate. We will not have paper registration forms available on race day.
PACKET PICK-UP FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING
We want to make picking up your race gear as easy as possible! You can pick up your race bib and shirt during either of our scheduled packet pickup times:
Friday, September 17: 500 PM
Under the carport at Nappanee Missionary Church. Please use entrance D on the northside of the church
Saturday, September 18: 620 AM
Race morning packet pickup inside the church Please use entrance D on the northside of the church
Nappanee Missionary Church
70417 SR 19 North
Nappanee, IN 46550
A quick note about race shirts
Race shirts must be picked up during one of the scheduled packet pickup times. We do not mail race shirts after the event. We understand that sometimes life happens! If you cant make it to packet pickup, youre welcome to have a friend or family member pick up your bib and shirt for you. Please plan ahead and make arrangements for someone to pick up your shirt if you cant be there. This policy applies even if illness, injury, personal schedule changes, weather, race schedule changes, or other circumstances keep you from participating or attending packet pickup.
Donut miss your shirt! We cant wait to see you at the Donut Dash!
NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS OR DEFERRALS
No refunds, credits, transfers, or deferrals will be provided for any reason, including:
* Illness or injury
* Personal schedule changes or conflicts
* Weather or unsafe conditions
* Race delays, changes, postponements, or cancellation
* Timing issues or results concerns
* Failure to attend the event
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Donut Dash is held rain or shine. However, the safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff comes first.
In the event of lightning, thunderstorms, or other dangerous weather conditions, race directors may delay, pause, resume, modify, or cancel the event at their discretion.
Our lightning protocol is:
If lightning is present and accompanied by audible thunder, runners must leave the course and take shelter.
The race will remain paused for 30 minutes after the last audible thunder clap.
Once conditions are determined to be safe, participants may return to the course and the race may resume.
There is no maximum delay time. If dangerous weather continues, race directors may continue to wait or cancel the remainder of the event.
Weather conditions can change quickly. Participants should be prepared to follow instructions from race officials and be flexible with race-day schedules for everyones safety. Safety first. Donuts second. We want everyone to make it safely to the finish line!
Race Bib and Timing Information
Race Bib Requirements
*
Your race bib must be worn on the front of your body and clearly visible to receive an official time
*
Bibs are non-transferable and may only be used by the registered participant
Timing Mats
*
All participants must cross timing mat
*
Do not go around or bypass a timing mat
Official Time
The Donut Dash is chip timed. Your official time starts when you cross the timing mat at the start and ends when you cross the timing mat at the finish.
Results and Awards
*
Results will be posted on RunSignUp as soon as possible after the race
*
Awards will be presented as soon as possible after the last 5K finisher crosses the finish line
Refund Policy
Timing or results concerns do not qualify for a refund.
_Chip timing by Watt's My Time_
Walkers are welcome! Strollers are welcome at the Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash!
The Donut Dash is grateful to be a guest of Nappanee Missionary Church (NMC). Please help us respect the church and its facilities. Parents and guardians, please do not allow children to run, play, or roam around inside the church. Children must remain with a parent or responsible adult while inside the building. We want everyone to have a great time, but please help us keep the church safe, clean, and respectful for our hosts. Thank you for helping us be good guests!
Road Closures
CR 50 will close at 8:00 AM and will reopen after the last 5K participant has passed through the course. Please do not use CR 50 during the race closure. For safety reasons, the course, route, start times, or road closures may be changed as needed.
Photography & Media
Participants may be photographed or recorded during the Donut Dash. By participating, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video, or other event media may be used for race-related promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and future event promotions.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE
Please note that Saturday, August 28 at midnight is the deadline to guarantee your preferred T-shirt size. Registrations received after August 28 may still include a shirt, but shirt sizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and your preferred size may not be available.
FINISHER MEDALS: THE FIRST 900 FINISHERS IN BOTH RACES
Refreshments
All participants will receive water, donut, and bananas at the finish line.
AWARDS INFORMATION
1-Mile Awards
Custom Wooden Apple Awards will be presented to the top 3 boys and top 3 girls in each of the following age divisions:
12 & Under
13 & Older
5K Overall Awards
Custom Wooden Apple Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the 5K.
5K Age-Group Awards
The top 3 male and top 3 female runners in each age group will receive a Custom Wooden Apple Award.
Male Age Groups:
9 & Under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 7579, 80-84, 85+
Female Age Groups:
9 & Under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 7579, 80-84, 85+
Award Distribution
Awards will be presented shortly after the last participant crosses the 5K finish line.
Awards will not be mailed after the event.
PARKING & BATHROOMS
PARKING AND BATHROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 70417 SR 19 NORTH, NAPPANEE, IN 46550. WHEN LEAVING THE RACE, PLEASE USE THE SR 19 EXIT.
Guidelines for Dogs Attending the Event
We love our furry friends, but for everyones safety, dogs and pets are not allowed at the event. Certified service animals are always welcome.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!
More information for the Nappanee Apple Festival can be found at https://www.nappaneeapplefestival.org/
THE DONUT DASH IS A FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOMEFROM EXPERIENCED RUNNERS LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE TO WALKERS, FAMILIES, KIDS, AND ANYONE WHO SIMPLY WANTS TO HAVE A GREAT MORNING AND ENJOY A DONUT AT THE FINISH!
THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH, LOCATED AT 70417 SR 19 NORTH, NAPPANEE, IN 46550, JUST 2 MILES NORTH OF DOWNTOWN NAPPANEE AND SOUTH OF WAKARUSA.
ENJOY A SCENIC OUT-AND-BACK COURSE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL NAPPANEE COUNTRYSIDE, WITH FARMS, OPEN SPACES, AND A GREAT VIEW OF THE COMMUNITY ALONG THE WAY.
AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE, CELEBRATE WITH DONUTS, REFRESHMENTS, AND PLENTY OF FUN!
AND DONT RUSH HOME! AFTER THE RACE, HEAD DOWNTOWN AND ENJOY EVERYTHING THE NAPPANEE APPLE FESTIVAL HAS TO OFFER. CHECK OUT THE LOCAL SHOPS, FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MORE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
YOUR PACE. YOUR RACE. YOUR DONUT.
COME RUN IT. WALK IT. CHEER SOMEONE ON. BRING THE FAMILY. MOST IMPORTANTLY
DONUT MISS IT!
Bring Your Crew & Save!
Register 3 or more people at the same time and save with our Multi-Person Pricing!
Grab your family, friends, coworkers, or running buddies and Donut Dash together!
You can join an existing group/team or create your own.
Everyone must be registered at the same time to qualify for the Multi-Person Pricing.
More people. More fun. More donuts. More savings!
REGISTRATION
Planning to register on race day? No problem!
Race day registration will be ONLINE ONLY.
Please register online before you arrive or before you participate. We will not have paper registration forms available on race day.
PACKET PICK-UP FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING
We want to make picking up your race gear as easy as possible! You can pick up your race bib and shirt during either of our scheduled packet pickup times:
Friday, September 17: 500 PM
Under the carport at Nappanee Missionary Church. Please use entrance D on the northside of the church
Saturday, September 18: 620 AM
Race morning packet pickup inside the church Please use entrance D on the northside of the church
Nappanee Missionary Church
70417 SR 19 North
Nappanee, IN 46550
A quick note about race shirts
Race shirts must be picked up during one of the scheduled packet pickup times. We do not mail race shirts after the event. We understand that sometimes life happens! If you cant make it to packet pickup, youre welcome to have a friend or family member pick up your bib and shirt for you. Please plan ahead and make arrangements for someone to pick up your shirt if you cant be there. This policy applies even if illness, injury, personal schedule changes, weather, race schedule changes, or other circumstances keep you from participating or attending packet pickup.
Donut miss your shirt! We cant wait to see you at the Donut Dash!
NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS OR DEFERRALS
No refunds, credits, transfers, or deferrals will be provided for any reason, including:
* Illness or injury
* Personal schedule changes or conflicts
* Weather or unsafe conditions
* Race delays, changes, postponements, or cancellation
* Timing issues or results concerns
* Failure to attend the event
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Donut Dash is held rain or shine. However, the safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff comes first.
In the event of lightning, thunderstorms, or other dangerous weather conditions, race directors may delay, pause, resume, modify, or cancel the event at their discretion.
Our lightning protocol is:
If lightning is present and accompanied by audible thunder, runners must leave the course and take shelter.
The race will remain paused for 30 minutes after the last audible thunder clap.
Once conditions are determined to be safe, participants may return to the course and the race may resume.
There is no maximum delay time. If dangerous weather continues, race directors may continue to wait or cancel the remainder of the event.
Weather conditions can change quickly. Participants should be prepared to follow instructions from race officials and be flexible with race-day schedules for everyones safety. Safety first. Donuts second. We want everyone to make it safely to the finish line!
Race Bib and Timing Information
Race Bib Requirements
*
Your race bib must be worn on the front of your body and clearly visible to receive an official time
*
Bibs are non-transferable and may only be used by the registered participant
Timing Mats
*
All participants must cross timing mat
*
Do not go around or bypass a timing mat
Official Time
The Donut Dash is chip timed. Your official time starts when you cross the timing mat at the start and ends when you cross the timing mat at the finish.
Results and Awards
*
Results will be posted on RunSignUp as soon as possible after the race
*
Awards will be presented as soon as possible after the last 5K finisher crosses the finish line
Refund Policy
Timing or results concerns do not qualify for a refund.
_Chip timing by Watt's My Time_
Walkers are welcome! Strollers are welcome at the Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash!
The Donut Dash is grateful to be a guest of Nappanee Missionary Church (NMC). Please help us respect the church and its facilities. Parents and guardians, please do not allow children to run, play, or roam around inside the church. Children must remain with a parent or responsible adult while inside the building. We want everyone to have a great time, but please help us keep the church safe, clean, and respectful for our hosts. Thank you for helping us be good guests!
Road Closures
CR 50 will close at 8:00 AM and will reopen after the last 5K participant has passed through the course. Please do not use CR 50 during the race closure. For safety reasons, the course, route, start times, or road closures may be changed as needed.
Photography & Media
Participants may be photographed or recorded during the Donut Dash. By participating, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video, or other event media may be used for race-related promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and future event promotions.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE
Please note that Saturday, August 28 at midnight is the deadline to guarantee your preferred T-shirt size. Registrations received after August 28 may still include a shirt, but shirt sizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and your preferred size may not be available.
FINISHER MEDALS: THE FIRST 900 FINISHERS IN BOTH RACES
Refreshments
All participants will receive water, donut, and bananas at the finish line.
AWARDS INFORMATION
1-Mile Awards
Custom Wooden Apple Awards will be presented to the top 3 boys and top 3 girls in each of the following age divisions:
12 & Under
13 & Older
5K Overall Awards
Custom Wooden Apple Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the 5K.
5K Age-Group Awards
The top 3 male and top 3 female runners in each age group will receive a Custom Wooden Apple Award.
Male Age Groups:
9 & Under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 7579, 80-84, 85+
Female Age Groups:
9 & Under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 7579, 80-84, 85+
Award Distribution
Awards will be presented shortly after the last participant crosses the 5K finish line.
Awards will not be mailed after the event.
PARKING & BATHROOMS
PARKING AND BATHROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 70417 SR 19 NORTH, NAPPANEE, IN 46550. WHEN LEAVING THE RACE, PLEASE USE THE SR 19 EXIT.
Guidelines for Dogs Attending the Event
We love our furry friends, but for everyones safety, dogs and pets are not allowed at the event. Certified service animals are always welcome.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!
More information for the Nappanee Apple Festival can be found at https://www.nappaneeapplefestival.org/
Races
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Donut Dash 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Adult Shirt Sizing
Sat 18th September 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 JAN 27 -
Kids Donut 1-Mile Ages 12 & Under
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Adult Shirt Sizing
Sat 18th September 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 JAN 27 -
Donut 1-Mile Run/Walk for Ages 13 to 100!
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Adult Shirt Sizing
Sat 18th September 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 JAN 27 -
Donut Dash Combo: Donut Dash 5K & Donut Mile Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Adult Shirt Sizing
Sat 18th September 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 JAN 27Donut Dash Combo 5K & 1 Mile Run
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