The Great Donut Run
The Great Donut Run is a running race on May 23, 2027 in Irvine, CA, with entry fees from $30 to $60.
- Date
- May 23, 2027 (306 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Great Donut Run 5k | Race Day - Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Irvine Valley College
Schedule of Events
6:45 AM – Expo Opens (late registration available - come early!)
7:30 AM – 1 Mile/Double Dare Race Start
7:45 AM – Costume Contest
7:50 AM – 5K Race Warm-Up
7:55 AM – National Anthem
8:00 AM – 5K Race Starts
9:15 AM – Kids Races
10:15 AM – Race Expo Ends
More info on www.GreatDonutRun.com
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
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
4%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tustin Irvine Rch, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Irvine, CA
Population
308,160
as of 2023
City Elevation
85 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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306
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Donut Run
- Date
- May 23, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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The Great Donut Run
May 23, 2027