Donut Run 5K - Ames
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Donut Run 5K - Ames
The Donut Run 5K takes place on April 25, 2026, at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames, Iowa. The event is a 3.1 mile running race held at 5205 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Packet pick-up and same-day registration are available. Registration opens March 1, 2026 and closes April 25, 2026; the registration fee is $30.00.
The event features aid stations with donuts. Each donut eaten at an aid station reduces a runner's finishing time by a specified amount. The event enforces the "Chucky rule": if a participant loses their donuts before the finish line, their donut count is reset to zero for timing purposes. Results include both raw run times and donut adjusted times. Awards are presented in these categories: Best Run Time for men and women, Best Donut Adjusted Time for men and women, Most Donuts Eaten, and Best Costume. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
