The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Carmel, Indiana
- Price $28.00 - $43.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the 19th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in beautiful Carmel, Hamilton! This beloved event promises to be a delightful blend of holiday cheer and community spirit, featuring a scenic 5K course that winds through Clay Terrace. Participants can look forward to delicious treats, including over 7,000 donut holes from Jack's Donuts, with a buy-one-get-one-free offer for every registered runner.
Beyond the fun of running or walking, this event supports local animal rescues, having donated over $100,000 to date. All participants will receive a commemorative event shirt and medal, and the first 1,200 registrants will snag a special Donut Me stocking hat for 2026! Bring your furry friends along as dogs are welcome to join in the festivities. After crossing the finish line, enjoy the post-race party at Upland Brewing, featuring a special breakfast menu and complimentary drinks for those 21 and over. Join us for the most joyful holiday run in central Indiana, where you can have fun, support a great cause, and create lasting memories!
Beyond the fun of running or walking, this event supports local animal rescues, having donated over $100,000 to date. All participants will receive a commemorative event shirt and medal, and the first 1,200 registrants will snag a special Donut Me stocking hat for 2026! Bring your furry friends along as dogs are welcome to join in the festivities. After crossing the finish line, enjoy the post-race party at Upland Brewing, featuring a special breakfast menu and complimentary drinks for those 21 and over. Join us for the most joyful holiday run in central Indiana, where you can have fun, support a great cause, and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
19TH ANNUAL DONUT 5K HOLIDAY RUN/WALK
THE DONUT 5K IS BACK IN CARMEL AT ST. VINCENT SPORTS PERFORMANCE IN CLAY TERRACE. YOU ASKED TO BRING IT BACK TO CARMEL IN DECEMBER AND WE LISTENED. ALL OF THE HOLIDAY MAGIC AND FUN IS BACK JACK'S DONUTS OF CARMEL BACK ON THE COURSE!
* Jack's Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
* Buy one get one free donut from Jack's of Carmel on every bib
* Event will again benefit local animal rescues. Over 100K has been donated over the years
* Cash purse to the top-3 male and female finishers + Age Group Awards
* All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal shown below
* The first 1,200 REGISTERED will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat (2026 design below)
* Raceday Packet Pickup, vendors and post-race party will be inside St. Vincent Sports Performance large training room
* Dogs are once-again allowed to participate in the event
* Plenty of free parking in the Clay Terrace mall parking lots
* After Party will be located at Upland Brewing, a 5 minute walk from the finish line. Upland will open at 10 AM just for Donut 5K participants with a special grab-and-go breakfast of burritos and breakfast sandwiches. Upland is open to all ages but those 21+ can enjoy a free beverage from Upland or our Official Beer Partner, Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams, Truly, Angry Orchard and Twisted Tea)
* Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear
* New 5K age means Course Records for all age group winners
The most fun holiday run/walk in central Indiana. We hope you join us.
THE DONUT 5K IS BACK IN CARMEL AT ST. VINCENT SPORTS PERFORMANCE IN CLAY TERRACE. YOU ASKED TO BRING IT BACK TO CARMEL IN DECEMBER AND WE LISTENED. ALL OF THE HOLIDAY MAGIC AND FUN IS BACK JACK'S DONUTS OF CARMEL BACK ON THE COURSE!
* Jack's Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
* Buy one get one free donut from Jack's of Carmel on every bib
* Event will again benefit local animal rescues. Over 100K has been donated over the years
* Cash purse to the top-3 male and female finishers + Age Group Awards
* All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal shown below
* The first 1,200 REGISTERED will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat (2026 design below)
* Raceday Packet Pickup, vendors and post-race party will be inside St. Vincent Sports Performance large training room
* Dogs are once-again allowed to participate in the event
* Plenty of free parking in the Clay Terrace mall parking lots
* After Party will be located at Upland Brewing, a 5 minute walk from the finish line. Upland will open at 10 AM just for Donut 5K participants with a special grab-and-go breakfast of burritos and breakfast sandwiches. Upland is open to all ages but those 21+ can enjoy a free beverage from Upland or our Official Beer Partner, Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams, Truly, Angry Orchard and Twisted Tea)
* Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear
* New 5K age means Course Records for all age group winners
The most fun holiday run/walk in central Indiana. We hope you join us.
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14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, 46032, IN, United States
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