Lakeside Donut Chase 10K

APR
4
2026
Run or walk the Lakeside Donut Chase in Jefferson NJ with a scenic 5K or 10K loop around Lake Shawnee and rolling lake views. Fun awards, costume contest and fundraising perks benefit Metavivor breast cancer research and local scholarship.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Lakeside Donut Chase offers two race options in Jefferson, New Jersey:

  • 5K (3.1 miles)
  • 10K (two loops of the 5K course)

The event is presented by Live Run Give. Registration fees shown in the source are $30 for the 5K and $37 for the 10K. The event page notes packet pickup the evening before the race at The Roasted Breadfruit Smokehouse & Grill in Wharton and same-day packet pickup at Arthur Stanlick School in Jefferson. Walkers are welcome.

Course, logistics and awards

The course runs near Lake Shawnee and features paved, rolling terrain with lake views and uphill sections. The 5K includes a water stop at mile 1.5. The 10K is two loops of the same course with water stops at miles 1.5 and 4.5. A traffic advisory notes a closure on Rt. 80 West with diversions that may affect travel near the Rt. 15 exit to Jefferson.

Awards include top three overall male and female finishers, age group awards across youth and adult categories, and recognition for top fundraisers and best costume. Fundraising incentives include an exclusive Donut Chase hoodie for participants who raise $200 or more. Proceeds will support Metavivor Breast Cancer Research and a local scholarship fund in memory of a deceased local resident. Sponsors listed include Entenmanns, Dude Wipes, and Roasted on 15 Smokehouse. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Donut Chase 10k
5 km
Donut Chase 5k

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