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The Great Donut Run 2027

Date: Sunday, May 23, 2027
Start time: 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Location: Irvine, California
Entry fee: From $30
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
1 Miler Donut Run/ Walk	1 Mile	May 23, 20277:30 AM	$32	–
Donut Double Dare	Other	May 23, 20277:30 AM	$60	–
5k Donut Run/Walk	5K	May 23, 20278:00 AM	$42	–
Virtual Run/Walk	5K	May 23, 20278:00 AM	$40	–
Kids Donut Dash	Kids	May 23, 20279:15 AM	$30	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

1 Miler Donut Run/ Walk: $32 until May 20.
Donut Double Dare: $60 until May 20.
5k Donut Run/Walk: $42 until May 20.
Virtual Run/Walk: $40 until May 20.

Online registration closes May 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $42, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Irvine runs 35:10, about 11:19 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:55 and men in 31:48.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:45 AM, and the 1 Miler Donut Run/ Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Irvine Valley College: 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 23 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 81°F.

Based on 80 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: Irvine Valley College: 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 290 feet
Included with entry: Beach Towel
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, Kids, Other
Editions: 2027 (May 23, 2027), 2026 (May 17, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (May 19, 2024), 2023 (May 21, 2023), 2022 (May 15, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is The Great Donut Run?: Sunday, May 23, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes May 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?: At $42, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
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?: 1 Mile, 5K, Kids, Other.
Where does it start?: Irvine Valley College: 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618.