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The Donut Dash 4K (2.5 mile) course is mostly on grass around the scenic property of Winona Senior High School.
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Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Winona, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $30 on Apr 24, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donut Dash 4K | Other | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| 1K Mini Donut Kids Run | Kids | May 8, 20279:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Donut Dash 4K: $25 until Apr 24, then $30 until May 8.
- 1K Mini Donut Kids Run: Free until May 8.
Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:49 AM, and the Donut Dash 4K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Winona Senior High School, Winona, MN 55987
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 (3 years)158
finishers
29:17
median (11:47 /mi)
14:20
winning time
65% / 35%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Jim Baertsch) for Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 19:10 or better, the top quarter in 23:13, and half the field in 29:17; the last tenth came in after 44:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:50 | 17:44 |
| 20-29 | 28:08 | 20:38 |
| 30-39 | 23:02 | 18:08 |
| 40-49 | 19:38 | 19:28 |
| 50-59 | 31:03 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 30:11 | 23:11 |
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
Down 17 percent since 2024.
190
2024
188
2025
158
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools Other year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 190 to 158 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:57 to 29:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 158 (-16%) | 29:17 | under 19:10 | 14:20 |
| 2025 | 188 (-1%) | 30:31 | under 19:05 | 15:12 |
| 2024 | 190 | 28:57 | under 20:28 | 15:16 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 8 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 80°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Winona Senior High School, Winona, MN 55987Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,200 feet
- Included with entry
- Race t-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027), 2026 (May 9, 2026), 2025 (May 10, 2025), 2024 (May 11, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 24, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 158 runners finished the Donut Dash 4K; the median finish was 29:17 and the winner ran 14:20.
- Where does it start?
- Winona Senior High School, Winona, MN 55987.
From the organizers
The Donut Dash 4K run/walk and Mini Donut kids run will be held Saturday, May 8, 2027. Event proceeds support the Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools.
The timed 4K (2.5-mile) course is mostly on grass around the scenic property at Winona Senior High School. Age groups are 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+ for both men and women. Top 3 in each age group earn a medal. Special awards for the overall male and female. All participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt if registered by Friday, April 23, with a 4K cost of $25. Early registration is encouraged, because the 4K price increases to $30 on April 24!