Run for Donut MEMPHIS

United States flag Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Run for Donut MEMPHIS runsignup.com
Date 30 Jan, 2027
Races 5 distances
Entry fee $30.00 – $42.00
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Run for Donut MEMPHIS

About the event

 🎈🍩 Donut Mind If I Do! 🏃‍♂️💨

Get ready for a race day fueled by laughter, community, and a shared love for the world's best treat! 🍩✨ The 2027 Run for Donut is the ultimate celebration for runners who believe that fitness and sweet cravings can go hand in hand. Complete your challenge your way, celebrate your passion, and let’s make some unforgettable memories together! 📸🏆

 
Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
 

Overview:
Spots sell out FAST! We close each wave the moment it fills. Once a wave sells out, you can grab the virtual run option or join the waitlist.

This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave so it never feels crowded and you're never just a bib number.
All paces and ages welcome (under 18 with a guardian) - run it, walk it, however you like!
There's no gear, no setup, no fuss - just you, the course, and our coordinators cheering you on in a relaxed, stress-free setting.
When you sign up, you're not just registering for a race - you're getting real support toward your fitness goals, plus an invite to join one of our local run clubs to keep the momentum going.
 
Timing:
Optional! Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our easy online form to get posted.  Or just ask a coordinator to help time you.
No timing chips - this is about progress, not pressure.
 
What You Get (Swag Bag):
- Running T-shirt (shipped to your address - U.S. only)
- Finisher's medal
- Virtual Training Run (emailed to you a month before your run)
- Online results & certificate of completion
- Invitation to join a local running club
- NEW: Upgrade to a lightweight, moisture-wicking technical shirt for just $5 more
 
Packet Pickup?
Skip It. No lines, no hassle - your swag ships straight to your door. (Double check your full U.S. mailing address, including apartment number, when you register as your shirt is sent to this address!) Race bibs are simply handed out on race day.
 
When Will My Swag Arrive?
Your shirt will arrive at your mailing address the week of your race.
 
Signing Up Last Minute? (Within 2 Weeks of the Race)
No problem - just note that shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. No worries, though: wear whatever you like and come run with us anyway!
 
When Will I Receive the Course Map and Details?
We'll send final participant info by the Wednesday before race day with all the details and course maps.
 
Wave Times  (Once you've registered, use your confirmation number to reserve a wave here)
Wave A: 7:30 AM
Wave B: 8:00 AM
Wave C: 8:30 AM
 
Running Late?
Jump in when you arrive - our coordinators stay on-site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may be subject to change depending on seasons, please check your participant info email!
Got more questions? Check our FAQ.
 
Virtual Run Option
Prefer to run on your own time? Our Virtual Run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it whenever, wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional) — then send your results to info@thebestraces.com to claim your medal.
 
Race Bundle
Sign up for multiple races and save with a bundle discount.
 
Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business
Want to put your business in front of our community? We'd love to feature you as a sponsor. Learn more.
 
Team Glo Volunteers
Love helping people cross finish lines? Join our volunteer team and help bring these community runs to life. Sign up here.
 
Be Part of the Journey
Discover our charity initiatives at https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/.
Got a mission that helps people around the world? Let us help you fundraise at no cost to you.
 

Your Race | Your Journey | Your Story

 

Races offered

30Jan

10K Registration

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$42.00
30Jan

5K Registration

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$37.00
30Jan

Eco-Registration (No Shirt)

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$30.00
30Jan

Family 1 Mile Fun Run

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$35.00
30Jan

Virtual Run Registration

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$37.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Memphis.

Temperature0.8° / 9.2°
Feels like-3.6° / 5.6°
Sunshine hours6h 35m
Rainfall4.7 mm
Snowfall0.2 cm
Wind12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity72.1%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:05
Sunset18:12

About Memphis

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Memphis is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. Situated along the Mississippi River, it had a population of 633,104 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Tennessee, the fifth-most populous in the Southeast, and the 29th-most populous in the US. While being the most populous single municipal entity on the Mississippi River, Mempis anchors the third largest metropolitan area by population behind only the Twin Cities and St. Louis. Metropolitan Memphis includes parts of Arkansas and Mississippi, the 45th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. with 1.34 million residents.

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