Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K
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Event overview
The Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run / Walk takes place on September 19, 2026, in Nappanee, IN. The event starts and finishes at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North, located about 2 miles north of downtown Nappanee. The festival will mark the Apple Festival 50th anniversary.
Race details and logistics
Distances offered:
- 5K (Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk)
- 1 Mile (Donut 1-Mile Run/Walk)
- Kids 1-Mile (ages 4–12)
- Combo (5K plus 1-Mile)
The 5K and 1-Mile courses are out-and-back routes on CR 50. Chip timing will be provided by Watt’s My Time. Awards: 1-Mile awards for top three boys and top three girls in specified age groups; 5K awards for overall top three men and women and top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups; awards will be presented shortly after the 5K concludes. All finishers receive an apple, donut, and apple cider at the finish line.
Registration notes: listed event prices include $17 for the 5K, $6 for each 1-mile event, and $20 for the combo option. Multi-person pricing reduces $3 per registrant for groups of four or more. Race day registration is online only; refunds are not offered. Packet pickup and shirt distribution are scheduled in the days around the event; unclaimed shirts will not be mailed. Parking and restrooms are available at Nappanee Missionary Church. Dogs are allowed with non-retractable leashes and owner cleanup required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
