
From the Organizer
🦆🍩 Get ready for a QUACKING good time! 🍩🦆
The Duck Donuts 5K & 2K Pup Strut is back — sweeter, sillier, and more fun than ever — at our new race home on Sylvan Way in Parsippany!
Lace up your sneakers, leash up your furry bestie, and join us for a morning packed with movement, smiles, community vibes, and delicious Duck Donuts 🍩👟🐾
🏃♀️ 5K RUN
Run it. Jog it. Walk it.
This flat, fun course is perfect for all levels — and every 5K finisher earns:
🥇 A one-of-a-kind finisher medal
🍩 A fresh Duck Donut courtesy of Duck Donuts - Route 10
🐾 2K PUP STRUT
Sponsored by Tater Bear Treats 🦴
Bring your pup along for a relaxed, tail-wagging stroll!
🦴 A special treat waiting at the finish
📸 Maximum cuteness guaranteed
⚠️ A Few Good Things to Know
• No on-course water stop — Culligan Water will be waiting for you at the finish
• This race happens rain, snow, or shine — dress accordingly
• No timed awards — this one’s all about the fun (and the donuts!)
🎁 Giving Back (Because That’s What We Do)
This year’s race benefits Toys for Tots – Dover.
Please bring an unwrapped toy to help spread holiday cheer —
👉 Let’s try to beat last year and fill FOUR boxes!
👕 Important Registration Notes
✔️ T-shirts & finisher medals guaranteed if you register by November 9
⏰ Prices increase $10 per race 21 days before race day
🏅 5 RACE CHALLENGE RUNNERS — READ THIS!
Your Challenge Medal will be waiting for you at this race 🎉
👉 Stop by the MegaBite tent so we can check you in and hand over that big, beautiful bling!
📦 Bib & T-Shirt Pick-Up
🗓 November 26
📍 Duck Donuts on Route 10, Whippany
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Miss it? No worries — race-day pick-up starts at 8:30 AM.
🦆🍩 Don’t miss the most quack-tastic run of the year!
Grab your crew, bring your pup, and join us for a sweet run/walk to remember.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
47°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boonton 1 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
269 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT
Nov 29, 2026