Skyline Donut Dash
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Distance
- Mile Fun Run [12 & Under] · 5K Run/Walk (General Public) · 5K Run/Walk (SHS Staff/Coaches/Athletes)
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes and bring your appetite for fun! The Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run are back for its fourth year to support Skyline High School Athletics. This family-friendly 5K race winds through the Skyline campus and surrounding neighborhoods, offering a perfect mix of fitness, community spirit, and sweet rewards. The Fun Run, for the 12-under crowd, is a mile around the Skyline track, paced by members of the Skyline Cross Country team.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just in it for the donuts, this event has something for everyone!
What Makes the Donut Dash Special?
- Fresh Washtenaw Dairy donuts waiting at the finish line
- Unique donut trophies for top 5K finishers
- Medals for all Fun Run participants
- A welcoming atmosphere for runners, walkers, and families of all ages
- All proceeds support Skyline High School athletics
- Coffee truck provided by Bearclaw Coffee
Pricing for Fun Run
- $10 until 8/31
- $15 from 9/1 to 10/31
- NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
- Last day to order race t-shirt is 9/30
Register Early for 5K Discounted Pricing!
- $15 until 7/31
- $20 from 8/1 to 8/31
- $25 from 9/1 to 9/30 (last day to order a race t-shirt)
- $30 from 10/1 to 10/14
- $35 from 10/15 to 10/31
- NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
Special pricing for K-12 students and Skyline staff and coaches is offered.
A Family Package (unlimited members in the same household) is available for $80 until 9/30. Select "Multi-Person Pricing" during registration to take advantage of this discount.
The Details
- Race t-shirts are optional and can be purchased for $10 when registering before 9/30/2026.
- NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION.
- Race Day check-in opens at 8:30am at the Skyline High School visitor parking lot (see image below). You do not need to check-in on race day if using either early check-in time.
- Early check-in times: (see image below for location)
- Thursday 10/29 from 5-7pm at the Skyline Athletic entrance near the student parking lot
- Saturday 10/31 from 11am-1pm at the Skyline Track
- Fun Run starts at 9:00am at the Skyline Track.
- 5K starts at 9:30am at the Skyline Track.
- 5K route: See image below or https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6637161905
- Strollers are allowed in the 5K. However, the course does have an elevation change, so we ask participants to make sure they do not impede other runners. Please consider your start positioning based on your race pace.
- Please park in the Student Parking Lot (see image below).
Questions? Contact the Skyline Athletic Booster Club at sabc@skylineboosters.org
Register now and be part of one of Ann Arbor’s sweetest traditions!
Go Eagles!!
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
54°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ann Arbor Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ann Arbor, MI
Population
121,179
as of 2023
Elevation
962 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 22 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
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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146
Days to train
- Race
- Skyline Donut Dash
- Date
- November 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Skyline Donut Dash?
- Skyline Donut Dash is a running race held in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 1, 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 Skyline Donut Dash?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan at Skyline High School, Ann Arbor, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Skyline Donut Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Skyline Donut Dash
Nov 1, 2026