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Fresno Donut Run Medal
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The Fresno Donut Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Entry fee
- From $28
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Donut Dash - 9 & Under | Kids | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $28 | – |
| 5k Run & Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:15 AM | $47 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Donut Dash - 9 & Under: $28 until Oct 17.
- 5k Run & Walk: $47 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $47, entry is about 27 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 Fresno runs 37:30, about 12:04 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:48 and men in 33:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the Kids Donut Dash - 9 & Under starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Woodward Park, Fresno, CA 93720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5k Run & Walk
631
finishers
38:02
median (12:16 /mi)
16:53
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
Kids Donut Dash - 9 & Under
31
finishers
0:42
median (12:19 /mi)
0:30
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for The Fresno Donut Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Fresno Donut Run?
At the 2025 5k Run & Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 25:12 or better, the top quarter in 30:23, and half the field in 38:02; the last tenth came in after 59:46.
At the 2025 Kids Donut Dash - 9 & Under, the fastest tenth finished in 0:31 or better, the top quarter in 0:36, and half the field in 0:42; the last tenth came in after 1:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:42 | 20:58 |
| 20-29 | 25:30 | 20:25 |
| 30-39 | 23:35 | 20:46 |
| 40-49 | 24:23 | 21:44 |
| 50-59 | 25:34 | 28:15 |
| 60-69 | 33:06 | n/a |
| 70+ | 47:26 | 49:40 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 21 percent since 2021.
545
2021
534
2022
568
2023
633
2024
662
2025
All events combined, from official results.
The Fresno Donut Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 545 to 631 finishers, and the median time dropped from 43:18 to 38:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 631 (same) | 38:02 | under 25:12 | 16:53 |
| 2024 | 633 (+11%) | 39:30 | under 25:54 | 17:07 |
| 2023 | 568 (+6%) | 39:33 | under 24:40 | 18:04 |
| 2022 | 534 (-2%) | 41:56 | under 26:40 | 16:22 |
| 2021 | 545 | 43:18 | under 27:21 | 16:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:23, against 30:43 in a typical California 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 89°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 The Fresno Donut Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley
The Fresno Donut Run will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley by donating a portion of the event proceeds. Please consider making an additional donation during the registration process, any amount will help…
Race details
- Where
- Woodward Park, Fresno, CA 93720Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 20, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023), 2022 (Oct 23, 2022), 2021 (Nov 14, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Fresno Donut Run?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $28 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $47, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 631 runners finished the 5k Run & Walk; the median finish was 38:02 and the winner ran 16:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:23, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Woodward Park, Fresno, CA 93720.
From the organizers
Join us on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 for a fun Donut Themed 5k Run & Walk at Woodward Park!
Back for 2026 - Kids 100 yard Donut Dash for ages 9 & under!
Not only will runners be treated to the best Donuts after the race you will also earn your very own custom Donut Medal!
The Fresno Donut Run will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley by donating a portion of the event proceeds. Please consider making an additional donation during the registration process, any amount will help.
Packet Pickup: Saturday, October 17th 12-3pm at Fleet Feet Sports Fresno
Race Day Packet Pickup: At Woodward Park in the *Mountain View Shelter* from 0645-0745am