Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K
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Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run/Walk
The event offers multiple running options hosted at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550. The course is an out-and-back route through the Nappanee countryside, passing farms and open spaces.
Distances
- 3.1 miles 5K Run/Walk
- 1 mile Junior, ages 12 and under
- 1 mile Open, ages 13 and older
- 4 miles Double Donut Challenge, 5K plus 1 mile combo
Key event details include chip timing by Watt's My Time, requirement to cross timing mats at both start and finish, and a rule that race bibs must be worn on the front and are non-transferable. Packet pickup is scheduled the evening before and the morning of the event at the church; race shirts must be collected during scheduled pickup times and will not be mailed after the event. Registrations open and close by the dates listed with tiered fees and a multi-person discount for groups of three or more registered together. Race day registration is available online only.
Refreshments at the finish line include water, a donut, and bananas. Finisher medals are provided to the first 900 finishers in both races. Awards include Custom Wooden Apple Awards for top overall 5K finishers and age-group top three placements. The event policy does not allow refunds, credits, transfers, or deferrals; race insurance is offered at registration as an optional purchase. Pets are not permitted, except certified service animals. Road closures and course changes may occur for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
