Great Donut Run

We came, we ran, we ate donuts! 🍩🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A massive THANK YOU to every single runner and walker who came out to The Great Donut Run yesterday! The energy at Irvine Valley College was absolutely incredible, and seeing everyone crushing their goals (and enjoying some well-deserved sweet treats) was the highlight of our year.

Head over to instagram.com/greatdonutrun to check out all the fun captured by you… and keep tagging us !
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🍩 IT'S RACE DAY! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Before you hit the starting line, here are a few quick reminders to make your morning smooth and sweet!

🚗 Parking & Prep: Please give yourself plenty of extra time this morning to park, leave your parking pass visible in your car, and drop off any extra items before the race begins.

Grab Your Sweet Swag: Make sure to stop by the Donut Run Store at the Expo!

✅ Race Day Shirts: Snag yours for just $12! (Arrive early—we have limited quantities and sizes available and they will go fast!)
✅ Donut Run Gear: We’re fully stocked with super cute hats and sunglasses to complete your race day look.

RACE SCHEDULE:

🍩 6:45 AM – Expo Opens *(late registration still available!)*
🍩 7:30 AM – 1 Mile/Double Dare Race Start
🍩 7:45 AM – Costume Contest *(everyone head to the stage so we can announce the winner!)*
🍩 7:50 AM – 5K Race Warm-Up
🍩 7:55 AM – National Anthem
🍩 8:00 AM – 5K Race Starts
🍩 9:15 AM – Kids Races
🍩 10:15 AM – Race Expo Ends

Let's go get those donuts! See you out there! 🏁🍩

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉
Huge congrats to —you are the winner of our second Social Media Giveaway for a free DONUT at the Great Donut Run race! 🍩

We can’t wait to celebrate with you TOMORROW, May 17th, at Irvine Valley College. Just come to the Great Donut Run booth any time on race day to claim your donut prize!

See you at the finish line! 🏁👟

🍩🏃 Get ready for an amazing Great Donut Run tomorrow!

Race day is almost here, and we can’t wait to see everyone at the start line for a fun-filled morning!
✅ Fast & flat out-and-back course
✅ Scenic strawberry fields and vegetable crops along the route
✅ Stay to the right side for returning participants and cheer each other on
✅ Faster runners line up in front; walkers and strollers toward the back for a smooth start

📦 Packet Pick-Up TODAY - Registration available!
📍 Road Runner Laguna Hills Location
(Back left side of the plaza next to REI)

🗓 Saturday, May 16
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

👥 Picking up for someone else?
No problem — you may pick up a bib for another participant by showing their race confirmation information.

✅ Late Registration still available! Race registration is available at Saturday's Packet pick-up at Road Runner Laguna Hills, or on race day at 6:45am at Irvine Valley College.

Get your gear ready, bring your energy, and we’ll see you bright and early at the Great Donut Run! 🎉🍩

🍩🏃‍♂️ Race Day is Almost Here! 🏃‍♀️🍩 Packet Pick-Up + Late Registration is tomorrow 11am-4pm @ Road Runner Laguna Hills. You can also still register on race day at Irvine Valley College at 6:45am.

Here’s your race morning schedule so you’re ready for all the fun:

🕡 6:45 AM – Expo Opens
🏃 7:30 AM – 1 Mile & Double Dare Start
🎭 7:45 AM – Costume Contest
🔥 7:50 AM – 5K Warm-Up
🇺🇸 7:55 AM – National Anthem with Lyric Davis
🍩 8:00 AM – 5K Starts
👟 9:15 AM – Kids Races
🎉 10:15 AM – Expo Ends

🚗 Parking Passes: $5
Available at:
✔ Packet Pick-Up
✔ Race Morning Expo
✔ Parking Booth near Lot 5 (look for the maroon EZ-Up tent)

⏰ Please allow extra time to place your pass on your dashboard and carpool whenever possible!

☕ Donuts & Coffee Available Before + After the Race!
🍩 Original or chocolate glazed donuts — $2 each
☕ Dunkin’ coffee — $3 while supplies last
(Dunkin’ is located right across the street!)

⚠️ No full or half dozens available for purchase.

See you Sunday for donuts, costumes, racing, and FUN! 🍩🎉

🎉 Saturday Packet Pick-Up Special Raffle! 🎉

We’re excited to reward participants who attend Saturday’s packet pickup with a special raffle giveaway! 🙌

⚠️ Pick up your race packet on Saturday and you’ll automatically be entered to win.
⚠️ Only participants who attend Saturday packet pickup are eligible.

Raffle prizes include:
✅ Two x $50 Road Runner Sports gift cards
✅ Four x $25 Road Runner Sports gift cards
✅ One x $50 Sports Basement gift card
✅ Four x entries to the OC Irvine Turkey Trot 2026
✅ Four x dozen donuts

Winners will be contacted directly by email from Road Runner Sports and will also be announced before the race begins on race day.

We can’t wait to see you at packet pickup and on race day! 🎽✨

greatdonutrun.com

⏰ ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY AT 12PM! 🍩🏃‍♀️

Missed online registration? Limited late registration will be available at Packet Pick-Up Saturday and race morning *if spots remain!*

🚗 Parking Pass: $5
(Available at packet pick-up or on race day)

📦 Packet Pick-Up:
Saturday 11AM-4PM at Road Runner (Laguna Hills) OR race morning at IVC starting at 6:45AM
We highly recommend picking up early to save time on race day!

👥 Picking Up for Someone Else?
No problem! You may pick up a bib for someone else by showing their race confirmation information.

⚠️ Spots are limited and events may sell out — arrive early if registering in person!

We can’t wait to see you for a morning full of running, fun, and DONUTS! 🍩🎉

🍩 Check out race day location, course maps and our Vendor Village coming to the Great Donut Run on Sunday, May 17 at Irvine Valley College! 🏃‍♀️🎉

Be sure to see map for location details. Please ENTER campus off Jeffrey Road. Turn into campus on Irvine Valley College Drive at the signal light.

Stop by before & after the race to check out:
☕ Donuts & Coffee Tent
🍩 Great Donut Run Merch Tent
⚡ C4 Energy
🍓 Crazy Antojitos
🏅 Stryde Run Club
🌊 UHA Race for the Environment
🏡 Realm Homes
🍩 OC TAX PROS
🔧 Sky Blue Restoration

Grab swag, snacks, coffee, donuts, and connect with amazing local businesses & community partners!

☕ Dunkin’ coffee: $3
🍩 Donuts: $2 each while supplies last

See you at the starting line! 🍩🏃‍♂️

www.greatdonutrun.com

🍩🎽 Great Donut Run Packet Pick-Up Reminder! 🎽🍩

Skip the race morning rush and grab your packet and parking passes early!

📍 Road Runner Sports – Laguna Hills
24291 Avenida De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(Located in the back left side of the plaza next to REI)

🗓 Saturday, May 16
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM

✔ Pick up your race bib, shirt, and goodies before race day
✔ You may also pick up for friends/family with their race confirmation
✔ $5 Parking passes will be available for purchase or pickup

⏰ *Reminder:* Online registration closes Wednesday, May 13 at 12PM PST — but you can still register on Saturday at Packet Pick-Up or on race day at 6:45am at Irvine Valley College.

We can’t wait to see everyone this weekend for donuts, fun, and race day excitement! 🍩🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🌸🍩 Happy Mother’s Day from the Great Donut Run! 🍩🌸

Today we’re celebrating all the amazing moms, grandmas, mother figures, and donut-loving superheroes who keep us running every day. 💖🏃‍♀️

Thank you for all that you do — we can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Great Donut Run next Sunday! 🍩✨