Donut Dash 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 4, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $33 on Nov 23, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Apr 4, 20279:00 AM | $30$33 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K | 5K | Apr 4, 20279:00 AM | $30$33 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $33 on Nov 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $30 until Nov 23, then $33 until Feb 21, then $40 until Apr 4, then $40 until Apr 4.
- Virtual 5K: $30 until Nov 23, then $33 until Feb 21, then $36 until Mar 30.
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Denver runs 37:34, about 12:05 a mile, based on 47 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:56 and men in 33:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 5,330 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Washington Park, Denver, CO 80209
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (HAL Sports) for Donut Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Donut Dash?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:14 or better, the top quarter in 31:13, and half the field in 38:11; the last tenth came in after 58:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:09 | 19:31 |
| 20-29 | 22:36 | 19:05 |
| 30-39 | 23:47 | 17:12 |
| 40-49 | 22:10 | 19:37 |
| 50-59 | 25:52 | 19:22 |
| 60-69 | 28:31 | 26:14 |
| 70+ | 36:38 | 30:40 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 30 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Donut Dash 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 1,418 to 1,842 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:11 to 38:11.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,842 (+17%) | 38:11 | under 26:14 | 16:13 |
| 2025 | 1,581 (+5%) | 37:06 | under 25:22 | 16:00 |
| 2024 | 1,504 (+4%) | 36:46 | under 25:20 | 16:01 |
| 2023 | 1,445 (+2%) | 37:42 | under 26:33 | 15:42 |
| 2022 | 1,418 | 36:11 | under 25:44 | 15:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Colorado 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:13, against 29:40 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 4 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Washington Park, Denver, CO 80209Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,330 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results and Photos
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 4, 2027), 2026 (Apr 12, 2026), 2025 (Apr 6, 2025), 2024 (Apr 7, 2024), 2023 (Apr 2, 2023), 2022 (Apr 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Donut Dash?
- Sunday, April 4, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $33 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Colorado, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,842 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:11 and the winner ran 16:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:13, against 29:40 in a typical Colorado 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Washington Park, Denver, CO 80209.
From the organizers
The Donut Dash 5K is Denver’s race that ends with donuts. Runners and walkers can take advantage of a flat and fast course, and then enjoy fresh donuts at the finish. Our mission is to bring people together to have a fun, fit morning.