Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run / Walk

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 welcome—from 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 don't 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? We've got you covered!

Race day registration is available online only. Please complete your registration online before you arrive or participate. Paper registration forms will not be available on race day.

 

 

 

 

Packet Pick-up Friday Night and Saturday Morning

To help speed up check-in time, please use the QR code in your email and/or Apple/Google Wallet. 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: 5:00–8:00 PM
  Under the carport at Nappanee Missionary Church. Please use entrance D on the northside of the church
• Saturday, September 18: 6:30–8:20 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 can't make it to packet pickup, you're 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 can't 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.

Don't miss your shirt! We can't wait to see you at the Donut Dash!

 

   

Refund and Transfer Policy

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

This policy is final and applies under all circumstances.

If you have concerns about a potential need to cancel or obtain a refund, race insurance is available for purchase during registration and may provide coverage options.

 

 

Inclement Weather

The Donut Dash is held rain or shine. However, the safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff is our top priority.

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

• If lightning is present and accompanied by audible thunder, all runners must leave the course and seek shelter immediately.
• The race will remain paused for a minimum of 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 persists, race directors may continue to wait or cancel the remainder of the event.

Weather conditions can change rapidly. Please be prepared to follow all instructions from race officials and remain flexible with your race-day schedule. Your safety is our priority—we want everyone to reach the finish line safely!

 

 

 

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 the timing mats at both the start and finish lines. Do not go around or bypass any timing mat, as this may result in an invalid time.

Official Time

The Donut Dash is chip timed. Your official time begins when you cross the timing mat at the start line and ends when you cross the timing mat at the finish line.

Results and Awards

Results will be posted on RunSignUp as soon as possible after the race concludes. 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. When exiting, please use the east exit to State Road 19.

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, 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, 80–84, 85+

Female Age Groups:
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, 80–84, 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! To keep everyone safe and comfortable, pets are not permitted at the event. However, certified service animals are always welcome and accommodated.

 

 

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/