Will Run for Donuts Half Marathon, 5k + 1 Mile
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon
- Price
- $20–$55
From the Organizer
🍩 Will Run For Donuts Half Marathon, 5K & 1‑Mile Sprinkle Sprint
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Location: Nankin Mills Recreation Area (Westland, MI)
🎽 Registration Includes:
✅ Professionally Timed Results
👕 Super Soft Donut Themed Shirt
🥇 Donut Themed Race Medal
📸 Free Race Photos
🍩 Post Race Donut from The Looney Baker!
🏁 Distances
Half Marathon
5k — “Will Run For Donuts”
1‑Mile — “Sprinkle Sprint” fun run
Or run both the 5k and 1 Mile in the Donut Double!
🛎️ Packet Pickup
- Race Morning: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Packet pickup & bib distribution @ Nankin Mills Recreation Area Pavilion
📅 Race Schedule
- 8:00 AM: Half Marathon Start
- 8:30 AM: 1 Mile Sprinkle Sprint start
- 9:00 AM: 5k start
📝 Registration & Logistics
- Early‑bird registration opens late June, with discounted entry rates for both races (T‑shirt + donut included).
- Packet Pickup: Beginning at 7:00 AM on race day.
- Parking: Available at Nankin Mills Recreation Area and Nankin Mills Nature Center lots
- Race timing: Chip timing for the half marathon, 5K and 1 mile.
🏆 Prizes & Awards
- Half Marathon: Male/female overall champions + Top Male/Female in the following age groups: 12 and Under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- 5K: Male/female overall champions + Top Male/Female in the following age groups: 12 and Under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- 1‑Mile Sprinkle Sprint Sprint: Top Male/Female in the following age groups: 5 and Under, 6-8, 9-12, 13+
There will be a table out with awards near the finish line - you can pick up awards at your convenience.
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
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dearborn, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Westland, MI
Population
84,155
as of 2023
City Elevation
649 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 7 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.
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- Race
- Will Run for Donuts Half Marathon, 5k + 1 Mile
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Will Run for Donuts Half Marathon, 5k + 1 Mile?
- Will Run for Donuts Half Marathon, 5k + 1 Mile is a running race held in Westland, Michigan on August 8, 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 Will Run for Donuts Half Marathon, 5k + 1 Mile?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Westland, Michigan at 33325 Edward N Hines Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Will Run for Donuts Half Marathon, 5k + 1 Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Will Run for Donuts Half Marathon, 5k + 1 Mile
Aug 8, 2026