The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Carmel (14455 Clay Terrace Blvd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $49.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$49
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Dec 13, 2025
Race day in Carmel
Weather
38° / 23°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 37% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Carmel 3 E, IN (4.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
8:01 AM – 5:21 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 59 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Clay Terrace Parking Area F · freeunder 0.1 mi
- Clay Terrace Parking Area E · freeunder 0.1 mi
- Clay Terrace Parking Area B · freeunder 0.1 mi
24 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Harmony Tea Shoppe cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Qdoba quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Pies & Pints restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Cold Stone Creamery ice creamunder 0.1 mi
26 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
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