Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival 5 K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

09/08/2026

🏃 RUN, WALK & EARN YOUR DONUT! 🍩

Mark your calendar for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 and join us for the Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Run/Walk!

Whether you’re a serious runner, a walker, bringing the kids, or just looking for a fun Saturday morning—there’s a place for YOU!

🏃 5K Run/Walk – 8:30 AM
🚶 1 Mile Run/Walk – 8:00 AM
📍 Nappanee Missionary Church

WHY JOIN THE DONUT DASH?

🍩 Donuts waiting for you at the finish
👕 Race T-shirt included
🏅 Finisher medals
🏆 Custom Apple Awards for top 5K runners & age groups
🏆 Custom Apple Awards for the top 3 in the 1 Mile
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly, affordable fun
🌾 Scenic course through beautiful farmland and open space
🎶 DJ playing music to get your morning going
📸 Professional race photographer capturing your big moments
🅿️ Lots of parking
🍎 After the race, enjoy the Nappanee Apple Festival with food, crafts, music & MORE!

RUN. WALK. HAVE FUN. EARN YOUR DONUT!

Grab your family, friends, running buddies, or walking crew and JOIN US FOR A SWEET SATURDAY MORNING!

🍩 Run first. Donut second. No regrets.

👉 REGISTER TODAY:
www.runsignup.com/nafdd

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09/07/2026

15% OFF ENDS TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!

MIDNIGHT IS THE DEADLINE.

NO EXTENSION. NO EXTRA DAY.

Use code LD26 at checkout to save 15% on your Donut Dash registration.

Bring the whole family, run or walk together, earn your donuts and make memories at the Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash!

DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE — REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT!

www.runsignup.com/nafdd
Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

09/05/2026

🍩 Fleet Feet Mishawaka Race Series is going DONUTS in September! 🍩
Up next is the Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk on September 19, 2026!
Don’t forget to get signed up! Enjoy delicious donuts at the finish line—and then head over to the Nappanee Apple Festival for even more apple-themed fun! 🍎🍩
2026 Fleet Feet Race Series Lineup:
🍎 9/19 — Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
https://runsignup.com/.../NappaneeAppleFestivalDonutDash5k
🎣 10/24 — Salmon Scramble
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Buchanan/SalmonScramble5k
🎃 10/31 — Haunted Halloween Hustle
https://runsignup.com/.../HauntedHalloweenHustle5K10KHalfM
🦃 11/26 — Turkey Stampede
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Elkhart/TurkeyStampede
⛄ December — Ugly Sweater Run
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Elkhart/UglySweaterRun2021
🎅 December — Saint Nick Six
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/SouthBend/SaintNickSix
🧣 12/12 — Flannel 5K — FREE for Race Series members!
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Mishawaka/FLANNEL5KRUN
🏃 Find out more about the Fleet Feet Race Series:
https://runsignup.com/.../FleetFeetMishawakaRaceSeries2026
Run. Walk. Donut. Repeat. 🍩
www.runsignup.com/nafdd

09/04/2026

🔥 15 DAYS!!! 🔥

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🏃💨
In just 15 DAYS, we’re lining up, hitting the course, and RUNNING FOR DONUTS! 🍩

🏅 Medal
🍩 Donuts at the finish
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun

SAVE 15% — CODE: LD26

👉 www.runsignup.com/nafdd

15 DAYS. ONE BIG FINISH. LET’S GO!
Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

08/31/2026

🍩 LOOKING FOR A FEW GREAT VOLUNTEERS! 🍩

We’d love to have some extra helping hands at the Donut Dash 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, September 19th!

If you’re looking for volunteer hours, want to give back to the community, or just want to be part of the fun, we’d love to have you join us!

🙌 Volunteer opportunities include:
• Race-day help
• Course support
• Packet pickup
• Finish-line help
• And more!

👉 Sign up to volunteer through RunSignUp:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Nappanee/NappaneeAppleFestivalDonutDash5k

🏃 Want to be a sweeper?
We’re also looking for sweepers for the 5K, 1 Mile, or both! Please message me directly if you’re interested.

🍩 Want to run AND volunteer for free?
I have a few specific volunteer positions available where you can volunteer and run for free! Message me for details.

Come be part of the team and help us make the Donut Dash a sweet morning for everyone!

Run. Walk. Donut. Repeat. 🍩

Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

The Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K will be held on September 19, 2026, at Nappanee Missionary Church, located at 70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550. The church is situated 2 miles north of downtown Nappanee and south of Wakarusa. The event ...

08/30/2026

🔥🍩 DONUT MISS OUT! 🍩🔥

👕 T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS TOMORROW — MONDAY, AUGUST 31!

We’re excited to offer the A4 282 Dri-Fit Performance Shirt in NAVY BLUE to all registered participants and volunteers!

✅ Register by August 31 to guarantee your race shirt!

After August 31, shirts will be first-come, first-served while supplies last.

🙌 Not into shirts? Choose the No-Shirt Option and SAVE $5!

🏃 Run. Dash. Celebrate. 🍩
Donut Dash 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
📅 Saturday, September 19

👉 www.runsignup.com/nafdd

08/30/2026