Donut Dash - Donut Dash
External Event
Distance
3.8 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
***TSHIRT IS NOT GUARANTEED AFTER Oct. 16th*** The Donut Dash is a family friendly 5K+ timed run/walk through the streets of historic downtown St. Joseph, featuring Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row. Along the route, participants can stop at designated watering holes to take a quick drink and enjoy the donut holes of the famous Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop. Proceeds will go to Mount Mora Cemetery, Patee House Museum and Robidoux Row. Race Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. . Start Time: 8:00 a.m. Start Location: Patee House Museum - 1202 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO Finish Location: Gold-N-Glaze Donut & Coffee Shop - 1825 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO (There will be a shuttle service to return you back to the start location.) The race will be timed. Pre-Registration Fees: *5K+ Run/Walk: $35 (before NOON, FRIDAY, October 16, 2026, to get t-shirt) Children 12 & Under: $15 Late Registration: $45 *Sizes 2XL & 3XL have additional fees Registration Includes -- T-Shirt (not included in late registrations) Race Bib & Finisher Medal Remember to register by Noon on October 16th to secure your t-shirt! Pre-Registered Packet Pickup: Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Location: Farmers State Bank, 2211 North Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO Time: 3 pm - 6 pm (Packets can also be picked up the morning of the run between 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the start line: Patee House Museum - 1202 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO) Awards: All participants will receive a really cool finisher medal! Other: Strollers Welcome: Participants with strollers will start behind the runners so that everyone will be safe. Pets are welcome. No refunds will be given for the event. Run will take place rain or shine. Note: No motorized vehicles, roller blades or bikes will be allowed on the course. Protection will be provided at intersections by volunteers or the St. Joseph Police Department. Reminder: You can register until 7:00 a.m. the morning of the run, but it must be done through the RunSignUp website and no cash payments are accepted onsite.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Saint Joseph, MO, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Saint Joseph, MO, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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