Donut Dash - Saint Joseph
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Donut Dash - Saint Joseph
The Donut Dash is a timed community 5K+ run/walk through historic downtown Saint Joseph. The roughly 3.82 miles (5K+) route passes Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row, and finishes at Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop. Along the course, designated watering stops provide drinks and donut holes from Gold-N-Glaze. Proceeds support Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row.
The event uses chip timing. A shuttle service returns participants to the start location at Patee House Museum, 1202 Penn Street, Saint Joseph, MO; the finish is at Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop, 1825 Frederick Avenue, Saint Joseph, MO. Packets for pre-registered participants are available Friday, October 30, 2026, at Farmers State Bank, 2211 North Belt Highway, Saint Joseph, MO, between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Morning packet pickup is also available at the start line.
Registration pricing notes: pre-registration with t-shirt available for registrations completed by noon on October 16, 2026; the listed pre-registration fee is $35, children 12 and under $15, and late registration $45. Sizes 2XL and 3XL carry additional fees. Registration may be available online through RunSignUp until the morning of the event; onsite cash payments are not accepted.
All participants receive a finisher medal. Additional awards include Best Costume, Best Donut Outfit and Best Pet Costume. Strollers and pets are permitted; participants with strollers will start behind runners. No motorized vehicles, roller blades or bikes are allowed on the course. Volunteers and the St. Joseph Police Department will provide intersection protection. No refunds; the event proceeds rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
