The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk

20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!

• 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 1,500 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.

Join fellow runners on December 19, 2026 for the The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Carmel.