The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Carmel, IN, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!
The Donut 5K is BACK in Carmel in Clay Terrace for the 20th ANNIVERSARY. All of the holiday magic and fun is back including donuts on the course and at the finish line!
- Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
- Buy one get one free donut coupon on every bib
- Event will again benefit local animal rescues. Over 100K has been donated over the years
- Cash purse to the top-3 male and female finishers + Age Group Awards
- All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal shown below
- The first 1,500 registered will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat
- Dogs are once-again allowed to participate in the event
- Plenty of free parking in the Clay Terrace mall parking lots
- After Party will be at Buffa Louie's on Main Street, just located 1.6 miles from the finish line
- Awards for the best dressed pups in their holiday gear
- New 5K age means Course Records for all age group winners
The most fun holiday run/walk in central Indiana. We hope you join us.
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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
38°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carmel 3 E, 5 mi from the venue.
About Carmel, IN
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
Dec 19, 2026