California · 1 Mile · 5K · 4 Miles
The Great Donut Run
The Great Donut Run is a 1 Mile, 5K and 4 Miles event held in Irvine, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 23, 2027. About 169 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 23, 2027
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Field size
- ~169 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 23, 2027
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 4 Miles
- Field size
- About 169 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- greatdonutrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the The Great Donut Run
Great Donut Run 5k | Race Day - Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Irvine Valley College Schedule of Events 6:45 AM – Expo Opens (late registration available - come early!) 7:30 AM – 1 Mile/Double Dare Race Start 7:45 AM – Costume Contest 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 More info on www.GreatDonutRun.com
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The Great Donut Run: common questions
- When is the The Great Donut Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 23, 2027.
- Where is the The Great Donut Run held?
- In Irvine, California.
- What distances does the The Great Donut Run offer?
- 1 Mile, 5K and 4 Miles.
- How many people run the The Great Donut Run?
- About 169 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Great Donut Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Great Donut Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Great Donut Run start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the The Great Donut Run?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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