Donut Dash
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
***TSHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER SEPT. 27th***
The Donut Dash is a family friendly 5K+ timed run/walk through the streets of historic downtown St. Joseph, featuring Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row. Along the route, participants can stop at designated watering holes to take a quick drink and enjoy the donut holes of the famous Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop. Proceeds will go to Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row.
Race Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. .
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Start Location: Patee House Museum - 1202 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO
Finish Location: Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop - 1825 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO
(There will be a shuttle service to return you back to the start location.)
The race will be timed.
Pre-Registration Fees:
*5K+ Run/Walk: $35 (before MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY, Sept 27, 2026, to get t-shirt)
Children 12 & Under: $15
Late Registration: $45
*Sizes 2XL & 3XL have additional fees
Registration Includes --
T-Shirt (not included in late registrations)
Race Bib & Finisher Medal
Remember to register by Noon on Sept 27th to secure your t-shirt!
Pre-Registered Packet Pickup:
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Location: Farmers State Bank, 2211 North Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm
(Packets can also be picked up the morning of the run between 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the start line: Patee House Museum - 1202 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO)
Awards:
All participants will receive a really cool finisher medal!
Other:
Strollers Welcome: Participants with strollers will start behind the runners so that everyone will be safe.
Pets are welcome.
No refunds will be given for the event. Run will take place rain or shine.
Note: No motorized vehicles, roller blades or bikes will be allowed on the course. Protection will be provided at intersections by volunteers or the St. Joseph Police Department.
Reminder: You can register until 7:00 a.m. the morning of the run, but it must be done through the RunSignUp website and no cash payments are accepted onsite.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
61°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Joseph Rosecrans Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Joseph, MO
Population
71,542
as of 2023
City Elevation
965 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Donut Dash?
- Donut Dash is a running race held in Saint Joseph, Missouri on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Donut Dash?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Missouri at 1202 Penn Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Donut Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Donut Dash
Oct 31, 2026