The GREAT Donut Challenge
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location West Hartford, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a deliciously fun experience at The GREAT Donut Challenge, happening on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the vibrant town of West Hartford, Capitol! This unique event invites participants to run or walk a 5K course while indulging in delightful donuts, all in support of the Hero to Hero non-profit organization, which assists veterans in transitioning to civilian life. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this event welcomes everyone, including children accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The challenge kicks off at 8 AM from Fleet Feet Hartford, where participants will check in between 7:30 and 8:00 AM to grab their bibs and, for early bird registrants, a stylish T-shirt! During the race, you'll encounter three donut stops, where you'll face fun surprises—will you eat, carry, or get a free pass on that donut? With fabulous prizes for the top finishers and a focus on fun over competition, it's a perfect day to enjoy fitness and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity—register early to secure your spot and a free T-shirt!
The challenge kicks off at 8 AM from Fleet Feet Hartford, where participants will check in between 7:30 and 8:00 AM to grab their bibs and, for early bird registrants, a stylish T-shirt! During the race, you'll encounter three donut stops, where you'll face fun surprises—will you eat, carry, or get a free pass on that donut? With fabulous prizes for the top finishers and a focus on fun over competition, it's a perfect day to enjoy fitness and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity—register early to secure your spot and a free T-shirt!
Organiser's Description
Who doesn't love a donut...or three?
This unique 5K challenge combines running & donuts - two of our favorite things - to raise money for Hero to Hero [https://www.herotohero.org/], a wonderful non-profit based in CT that helps veterans transition to civilian life while continuing to use their military training as first responders. The founder of Hero to Hero, as well as veterans who have been beneficiaries of the program, will be volunteering at the event so you can meet these amazing people.
The challenge begins and ends at Fleet Feet Hartford on Sat, Sept. 6 at 8am. Walkers are welcome, as are children if they run with a parent or guardian. On race day, check-in between 7:30-8am to pick up your bib and a T-shirt (if you registered during early bird registration!).
$30 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS WED, AUG. 27 AT 11:59PM. Also, the deadline to earn a free, sweet T-shirt with your registration!
$35 REGISTRATION ENDS SAT, SEPT. 6 AT 8AM or when we hit our cap of 250 registrants - whichever comes first.
DONUT CHALLENGE DETAILS
Run or walk a 5K course through the streets of West Hartford, checking in at three donut stops along the way. At each stop, participants will choose a card that will instruct them to either "Eat", "Carry" or "Free".
* If "Eat" is drawn, the participant must eat the donut before moving onto the next station.
* If "Carry" is drawn, the runner must carry their donut with them in their hands (no bags or carrying devices allowed) until the end. At the end of the course, they will have to eat whatever donuts that they had to carry before crossing the finish line. If the donut(s) are too crumbled to eat (or didn't survive the run) at the finish, participants will receive a 1-minute time penalty for each whole donut that didn't make it.
* If "Free" is drawn, the participant does not have to eat or carry a donut at that stop.
The Top 3 finishers (male & female) will win fabulous prizes courtesy of HOKA - and while there are prizes for the fastest donut-eating runners, this event is meant to be fun. Roads will NOT be closed so please obey all traffic laws and cross streets at crosswalks (even if it means waiting a few seconds for cars to pass). View the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2890963999
GLUTEN-FREE?
No worries! Let us know, and we'll make sure to have gluten-free donuts on the course just for you!
This unique 5K challenge combines running & donuts - two of our favorite things - to raise money for Hero to Hero [https://www.herotohero.org/], a wonderful non-profit based in CT that helps veterans transition to civilian life while continuing to use their military training as first responders. The founder of Hero to Hero, as well as veterans who have been beneficiaries of the program, will be volunteering at the event so you can meet these amazing people.
The challenge begins and ends at Fleet Feet Hartford on Sat, Sept. 6 at 8am. Walkers are welcome, as are children if they run with a parent or guardian. On race day, check-in between 7:30-8am to pick up your bib and a T-shirt (if you registered during early bird registration!).
$30 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS WED, AUG. 27 AT 11:59PM. Also, the deadline to earn a free, sweet T-shirt with your registration!
$35 REGISTRATION ENDS SAT, SEPT. 6 AT 8AM or when we hit our cap of 250 registrants - whichever comes first.
DONUT CHALLENGE DETAILS
Run or walk a 5K course through the streets of West Hartford, checking in at three donut stops along the way. At each stop, participants will choose a card that will instruct them to either "Eat", "Carry" or "Free".
* If "Eat" is drawn, the participant must eat the donut before moving onto the next station.
* If "Carry" is drawn, the runner must carry their donut with them in their hands (no bags or carrying devices allowed) until the end. At the end of the course, they will have to eat whatever donuts that they had to carry before crossing the finish line. If the donut(s) are too crumbled to eat (or didn't survive the run) at the finish, participants will receive a 1-minute time penalty for each whole donut that didn't make it.
* If "Free" is drawn, the participant does not have to eat or carry a donut at that stop.
The Top 3 finishers (male & female) will win fabulous prizes courtesy of HOKA - and while there are prizes for the fastest donut-eating runners, this event is meant to be fun. Roads will NOT be closed so please obey all traffic laws and cross streets at crosswalks (even if it means waiting a few seconds for cars to pass). View the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2890963999
GLUTEN-FREE?
No worries! Let us know, and we'll make sure to have gluten-free donuts on the course just for you!
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The GREAT Donut Challenge
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
The GREAT Donut Challenge
