San Diego Donut Dash

OCT
3
2026
Family focused running event at Kit Carson Park with a 5K, a Donut Mile requiring four donuts, and a kids 400 yd dash plus a finish-line donut festival.
Sat 3 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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San Diego Donut Dash

The San Diego Donut Dash is a community running event at Kit Carson Park in Escondido, California. The event features a finish-line festival with a free donut bar, a donut-themed finisher's medal, and over 1,000 donuts available at the festival.

Multiple event options are offered, including a distance specifically designed around eating donuts and a short course for children.

  • 5K
  • 1 mile Donut Mile: eat four donuts; limited to 100 participants
  • 400 yd Kid's Dash: out-and-back course; participants receive bib and medal
  • Combined 5K and Donut Mile option available

The Donut Mile requires each participant to eat four donuts, one per quarter-mile lap. The first-place finisher in the Donut Mile receives the Donut Championship Belt. Event shirts are optional and sold for an extra fee. Registration is available for individual events and for a combined 5K and Donut Mile entry, with fees listed per event. The Kid's Dash is a 400 yard course intended for young, entry-level runners and includes a medal for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Donut Mile
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