
From the Organizer
Gather your family and friends and join us on Saturday, September 5 (Labor Day weekend) at Alum Creek Park North in Westerville, Ohio for a family friendly event that includes a 1 mile walk, 5k walk/run, 10k walk/run and a FREE Kids Donut Dash! All participants will receive high quality swag and most importantly a freshly baked donut of their choosing at the finish line.
You do not want to miss out on these delicious treats!
All 1mi, 5k and 10k participants will receive a freshly baked Dunkin' donut, finish line photos, very soft ring spun blended shirts, finisher medals (amazing full color custom diecast medals for the first 600 to register), custom race bibs, a chip timed race, instant results, snacks, fruit, refreshments, beautiful race course near Uptown Westerville and along Alum Creek, photo opp in front of a 25 foot tall inflatable donut and more!
You can choose your giveaway item! You have a choice between getting more donuts, a race t-shirt or a tutu in the color of your choice (you'll pick your color during packet pickup). If you want more than one giveaway item you can purchase more items during registration. Additionally you can order long sleeve shirts as well hooded sweatshirts during registration or ala carte by clicking here to visit the STORE.
Kids Donut Dash participants will have their choice to receive swag during registration however all participants will receive a Dunkin' donut including those who sign up for the free race!
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westerville, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,095
as of 2023
Elevation
854 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Westerville Donut Run and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
The Sunset Mile
Less than a mile away
Rainbow Run
Less than a mile away
Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K
Less than a mile away
2026 All-Ohio XC Camp
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Westerville Donut Run and Walk
Sep 5, 2026