
From the Organizer
THIS EVENT IS RAIN or SHINE :)
*EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS SEPTEMBER 30!
Join SHERWOOD MEMORIAL PARK for our 10th RUN FOR DONUTS 5k & FUN RUN!
Fun for the whole family & a GREAT opportunity to support a GREAT cause!
This year will be benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia which provides an environment of love, community, and hope to families of seriously ill children. Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia programs give a family with a sick child what they need most – each other.
We will utilize the paths within Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.
WHO DOESN'T LOVE DONUTS?!?
All participants will get to enjoy a yummy Donut to munch on at the finish line. Eating donuts is not required, however, it will be A LOT of fun if you do!
COSTUME CONTEST, have fun with the run & wear your sprinkle colors or anything donut themed!
~ 5K runners receive a Knit Beanie Hat* & Finisher Medal
~ Fun Run runners/walkers receive a Knit Beanie Hat*
*Beanies guaranteed to all entries received prior to September 30th; otherwise, subject to availability (1st come 1st serve).
OVERALL top three (3) in male and female; PLUS top three (3) 5k finishers - male & female in each age category: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over.
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
62°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
25,477
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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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.
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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.
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Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run
Nov 7, 2026