San Diego Donut Dash
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San Diego Donut Dash
The San Diego Donut Dash is a community running event held at Kit Carson Park, Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA on October 3, 2026. The event offers multiple short-distance running activities and a festival atmosphere at the finish area.
Race options include:
- 5K
- Donut Mile (1 mile)
- Kid's Dash (400 yd)
The 5K awards a donut-themed finisher's medal. The finish area features a free donut bar and a festival with more than 1,000 donuts provided by local vendors and bakeries. The Kid's Dash is a 400 yard out-and-back course; participating children receive a race bib and a medal.
The Donut Mile combines running with a food challenge: each participant must eat four donuts during the mile race, one per quarter-mile lap. The Donut Mile is limited to 100 participants and awards a Donut Championship Belt to the first-place finisher.
Event shirts are optional and available for an additional fee. Registration fees apply and certain events have limited spots. The event description notes family-oriented activities and participation by local donut shops and bakeries offering free samples at the festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
