# The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk

- **When:** Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN, 46032
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-129655-the-donut-5k-holiday-run-walk

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Carmel/Donut5KHolidayRunWalk?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-129655-the-donut-5k-holiday-run-walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129655-the-donut-5k-holiday-run-walk) — data from Run This (runthis.run).