Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk
Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Springfield, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Location
- Southwind Park, Springfield, IL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a fun day at Southwind Park in support of the Animal Protective League (APL).
Get ready to race and raise funds for the animals of APL! This year's race will include a timed 5K Run and a Fun Run/Walk for both you and your canine companions, if you choose to bring them. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. You can also set up your own individual or team fundraiser to raise additional money for the animals. Don't want to race but want to support APL's mission? Sign up as a cat napper for $30 and receive a personalized thank you card from an APL dog or cat!
Register by May 22nd to receive a free race t-shirt.
Registration closes at midnight on Octoober 1st and race packet pick-up is October 2nd from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at APL, 1001 Taintor Road. Limited packet pick-up will be available on the day of the race. There will be no on-site registration.
If you want to race with your dog, they need to be sociable, well-behaved, up-to-date on all vaccinations, have proof of current rabies vaccine, be leashed at all times and be at least four months of age.
We will also have an exciting costume contest that you and your pet can participate in, as well as vendors and other fun activities! Mel-O-Cream donuts will be provided before the race for all participants.
Schedule
May 22nd - Early Registration with Free Tshirt ends.
October 1st - Registration closes at midnight.
October 2nd - Race Packet Distribution 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at APL
October 3rd - Race Day
9:00 a.m. Visit with our Vendors. Limited race day packet distribution (no on-site registration)
9:30 a.m. Costume Contest
10:00 a.m. Timed Race
10:30 a.m. Award Ceremony for Costume Contest and Timed Race
11:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk
12:00 p.m. Event Ends
Race Prize Categories
Overall 1st Place 5K Female
Overall 1st Place 5K Male
Overall Canine – 1st Canine across the finish line
Overall 1st Place 12 and Under Female
Overall 1st Place 12 and Under Male
Costume Contest - Best Costume
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
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
590 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Southwind Park, Springfield, IL
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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026