The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Distance
- Donut 5K · Donut 5K Virtual
From the Organizer
20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!
The Donut 5K is BACK in Carmel at St. Vincent Sports Performance in Clay Terrace for the 20th ANNIVERSARY. All of the holiday magic and fun is back Jack's Donuts of Carmel back on the course!
- Jack's Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
- Buy one get one free donut from Jack's of Carmel 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 (2026 design below)
- Raceday Packet Pickup, vendors and post-race party will be inside St. Vincent Sports Performance large training room
- 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 located at Upland Brewing, a 5 minute walk from the finish line. Upland will open at 10 AM just for Donut 5K participants with a special grab-and-go breakfast of burritos and breakfast sandwiches. Upland is open to all ages but those 21+ can enjoy a free beverage from Upland or our Official Beer Partner, Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams, Truly, Angry Orchard and Twisted Tea)
- 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.
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
38°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carmel 3 E, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carmel, IN
Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk?
- The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk is a running race held in Carmel, Indiana on December 19, 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 Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Carmel, Indiana at 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
Dec 19, 2026