
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
Carmel, Indiana
- Running events
- Walker friendly not tagged
- Dog friendly not tagged
- Stroller friendly not tagged
- Terrain
- Not graded yet
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Start area
- 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd
- ZIP
- 46032
Events
Donut 5K
$40
5K · Road
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
No time limit listed
Registration closes Sat, Dec 19, 2026
Donut 5K Virtual
$40
5K · Virtual
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
No time limit listed
Registration closes Sat, Dec 19, 2026
About this race
20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!
The Donut 5K is BACK in Carmel in Clay Terrace for the 20th ANNIVERSARY. All of the holiday magic and fun is back including donuts on the course and at the finish line!
- Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
- Buy one get one free donut coupon 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
- 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 at Buffa Louie's on Main Street, just located 1.6 miles from the finish line
- 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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