On November 7, 2026, the WGPAL Donut Dash 5K takes place in Winter Garden, Florida at 1 Surprise Drive. Despite its name referencing a 5K distance, the actual event being held is a 1-mile run. The race starts at 8:00 AM, making it an early morning event. Entry fees range from $35 to $55 depending on registration timing and options. Winter Garden is located in the Orlando metropolitan area, offering convenient access for regional runners. This smaller distance format works well for those easing back into running or seeking a quick weekend race before or after longer training efforts.
From the Race Organizer
This year's Donut Dash 5K will take place in beautiful and historic Downtown Winter Garden. Run or walk through the timeless neighborhoods and down by Lake Apopka! OK, so where else can you not feel guilty about eating as many donuts as you want!?!! Join us for this great event and support the Winter Garden Police Athletic League. The Police Athletic League provides a free 8 week summer camp for 140 underprivileged and at-risk kids. Additionally the PAL provides a Holiday Gift’s for Kids Program which supplies holiday gifts and meal vouchers to approximately 400 local in-need children who would most likely go without during the holiday season. EAT DONUTS, RUN, EAT DONUTS, HAVE FUN!!! Here is how it works...You can run this just like a regular 5k or you can... EAT DONUTS!!! Every donut eaten in one of the three “donut zones” will take 30 seconds off of your final run time. Example; eat 4 donuts and a total of 2 minutes will be taken off of your final run time. Anyone who eats 12 or more donuts will receive an additional bonus of 1 minute per donut (over 12) taken off their final run time. “Donut zones” will be located at the 1 mile mark, 2 mile mark, and 3 mile mark of the course. All donuts must be finished in the “donut zones”. Each adult entry comes with 1 free child’s entry into the kid’s fun-run (if you have more than 1 child they can take part also at no additional cost, after all it is just plain fun). LIVE MUSIC, and Sponsor tents!! All registered participants will receive a race medal. All finishers as listed below will receive an additional medal: Medals will be provided to first and second place finishers (male and female) in all age categories. And 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male and female overall. BEST DONUT COSTUME PRIZE!! RACE DAY REGISTRATION available (unless sold out Online registration is open until Friday, November 6th 11:59pm. Anyone registering after 12pm (noon) on Friday, 11/06/26, will be required to pick up their packet on Saturday morning, race day. Race day registration is available unless event is sold out. Packet Pick-up Friday – Nov. 6th- 3:00pm - 7:00pm Winter Garden Police Department- 110 Henderson St., Winter Garden, FL 34787 (North Side Entrance) Race Morning: Saturday – November 7th Location: Newton Park – 1 Surprise Drive Winter Garden, FL 34787 Late Registration & Packet Pick Up starts at 6:15 AM - (Must register thru Runsignup.com) 5k Start: 8:00 AM Kids fun run: Line up approx. 9:15 AM - Race time 9:30 AM (Will take place after the main event)
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Winter Garden, FL.
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When is WGPAL Donut Dash 5K 2026 — Winter Garden, FL?
WGPAL Donut Dash 5K 2026 — Winter Garden, FL takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Winter Garden, Florida.
Where is WGPAL Donut Dash 5K 2026 — Winter Garden, FL held?
WGPAL Donut Dash 5K 2026 — Winter Garden, FL is held at 1 Surprise Drive in Winter Garden, Florida.
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