Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY

About the Event

The Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 is a community-focused running event scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Designed as a "stress-free" boutique run, the event emphasizes participation and community over competitive pressure, featuring small wave starts with a capped number of participants per group. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon distances, with all finishers being greeted at the line with fresh donuts. The event utilizes a simplified logistical model where swag—including a t-shirt, finisher's medal, and towel—is shipped directly to participants' homes prior to race day, eliminating the need for a traditional packet pickup.

Race Feature	Details
Wave Start Times	7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM CDT
Distances	5K, 10K, 13.1 (Half-Marathon), 1 Mile Fun Run
Timing	Optional / Self-tracked (No timing chips)
Location	Mill Creek Park, Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri, with a diverse population of approximately 508,000 residents. The demographic makeup of the city is 53.6% White (non-Hispanic), 25.8% Black or African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.8% Asian. The median annual household income in the city is approximately $65,000. Mill Creek Park, the race venue, is located near the Country Club Plaza and is known for its iconic J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain. Geographically, the area features paved paths and urban parkland with relatively mild elevation changes. In late April, Kansas City experiences typical spring weather with average daytime highs of 19°C (67°F) and morning lows around 8°C (47°F). Runners should prepare for potential spring showers, though the course is designed to be accessible for all ages and fitness levels.

The event is organized by "The Best Races" and includes a unique charity initiative: for every mile logged by participants after the race, the organization donates $1 to partnered charities. While official timing chips are not used to maintain a low-stress environment, coordinators are available on-site to assist with manual timing, and runners are encouraged to submit results via apps like Strava. The registration model is inclusive, welcoming walkers and children under 18 with a guardian. For those unable to attend the physical event, a virtual run option is provided, which includes the same swag and a digital training pack. Final race updates and specific course maps are distributed to registered participants via email the Wednesday prior to the start.

Races Offered

10K Registration

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$46.93

5K Registration

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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07:30

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$41.58

Family 1 Mile Fun Run

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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07:30

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$39.44

Half-Marathon 13.1 Registration

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$50.14

Virtual Run Registration

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$41.58

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Kansas City.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.0° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 17.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.6 /

water_drop 60.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.0° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 17.3°

air 14.6 km/h

water_drop 60.0%

About Kansas City

Learn more about the host city, Kansas City.

Kansas City is a major Midwestern metropolitan area that spreads across the border of Missouri and Kansas. It is a city that tends to hide itself from tourists. Reputed to have more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world except for Rome, it can be a beautiful city, too. It is unique in that it is split down the middle by the state line of Kansas and Missouri.