Ultra Donut Dash
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Event overview
The Ultra Donut Dash is scheduled for February 7, 2026. It is the 4th annual Donut Dash 5k trail run held at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, AL. The course is described as a loop that starts and finishes at the south trailhead near 200 Terrace Drive. The distance is listed as a 5k and also described as a 3 mile loop.
Course and race rules
The loop includes nearly 1,000 feet of climbing. Runners stop three times during the race to eat donuts: one at the start, one at the turnaround, and one at the finish. Each participant must finish their donut before continuing to the next section of the course.
Finish amenities and registration
A post-race gathering is planned at the finish area with coffee, Irish coffee, mimosas, and hot chocolate. Finishers receive a shirt and a coffee mug. Registration closes on Monday, February 2. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
