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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donut 5K | 5K | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $40$49 after Nov 1, 2026 | 1,500 |
| Donut 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $49 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Carmel runs 34:08, about 10:59 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:10 and men in 30:10.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:01 AM, and the Donut 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Donut 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:44 or better, the top quarter in 27:49, and half the field in 34:31; the last tenth came in after 53:51.
At the 2025 2.5 Mile Short Course, the fastest tenth finished in 31:38 or better, the top quarter in 38:31, and half the field in 47:51; the last tenth came in after 59:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:30 | 18:48 |
| 20-29 | 21:59 | 22:31 |
| 30-39 | 22:00 | 19:57 |
| 40-49 | 20:58 | 19:22 |
| 50-59 | 23:25 | 23:45 |
| 60-69 | 30:25 | 23:44 |
| 70+ | 37:34 | 31:47 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 42 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 1,543 to 780 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:41 to 34:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 780 (+37%) | 34:31 | under 23:44 | 16:08 |
| 2024 | 568 (-63%) | 37:35 | under 25:23 | 14:55 |
| 2023 | 1,543 | 35:41 | under 23:45 | 14:58 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:49, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 13°F and hot years reach 57°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.
What the organizers of The Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday - Packet Pickup. Donuts of Carmel: 516 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032. December 12: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Race Day Packet Pickup Time: INSIDE St. Vincent Sports Performance: 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032. 7:30 AM - 8:50 AM.
Course
Awards
The Donut 5K is all about giving! Overall Male & Female Winners: $200 Cash + BIG donut, trophy and more. 2nd Place Male & Female: $100 Cash + trophy and more. 3rd Place Male & Female: $50 Cash + trophy and more. Male & Female Age Group…
Rules and FAQ
What is the event date and time? Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13. Race begins at 9:00 AM Eastern. Where is this year's race? Back in Carmel at St. Vincent Sports Performance at the Clay Terrace Mall! 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd…
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20th Annual Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk!!
The Donut 5K is BACK in Carmel in Clay Terrace for the 20th ANNIVERSARY. All of the holiday magic and fun is back including donuts on the course and at the finish line!
Donuts on the course and at the finish line, over 7,000 donut holes to be served!
Buy one get one free donut coupon on every bib
Event will again benefit local animal rescues. Over 100K has been donated over the years
Cash purse to the top-3 male and female finishers + Age Group Awards
All participants will receive the official event shirt and medal shown below
The first 1,500 registered will receive the now famous DONUT ME stocking hat