Krispy Kreme Challenge

🏃🏽‍♀️Student-run charity race benefitting UNC Children's Hospital
🍩Challenge of athletic & gastrointestinal skill: 5 miles, 12 doughnuts, 1 hour.

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2026 Race Day - February 7, 2026 The 12th annual race raised $196,000 for the UNC Children's Hospital, exceeding $1 million dollars in total giving. In addition to this, the Krispy Kreme Challenge has pledged an additional $1 million dollars by 2020!

Photos from Krispy Kreme Challenge's post

02/16/2026

Take a look at our 2026 Costume Contest Contestants and Winners!! 🥇🥈 Special shoutout to our amazing guest judge from UNC Children’s

02/15/2026

Some more pictures from the 22nd Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge!! 🏃‍♀️🍩

02/09/2026

A message from the Krispy Kreme Challenge Board of Directors.

02/08/2026

🍩 2026 Krispy Kreme Challenge 🍩

As we wrap up the 22nd Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge we want to thank everyone who supported UNC Children’s! We raised $160,000 for the kids!

02/07/2026

We loved seeing everyone at Expo Day!! Just a few hours left until the race! 🏃‍♀️🍩

02/06/2026

1 MORE DAY!! THE 2026 KRISPY KREME CHALLENGE IS TOMORROW!! Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow 🏃‍♀️🍩

02/05/2026

Just two days left until we take on the Krispy Kreme Challenge!! We can’t wait to see everyone at expo day tomorrow! 🍩

02/05/2026

🏃‍♀️EXPO DAY IS TOMORROW🏃‍♂️ Head over to Talley Student Union to grab your race day packets on February 6th!! Check out our themed raffle baskets and get some Krispy Kreme Challenge gear before the race! Still need to sign up? In-person registration is available all day at the Expo. See you there! 🍩