Doughnut Dash 5km 2026

The Doughnut Dash is an annual 5 km road race held at Macassa Bay Yacht Club on Harbour Front Drive in Hamilton, Ontario. A kids race begins just before the main event. This late-season run takes place before Christmas, with the 5 km starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, following the kids race at 9:55 a.m. The field typically draws over 310 runners, giving it the feel of a community race rather than a small fun run. Chip timing is utilized, and all participants in both races receive a finisher medal. The 5 km course loops through Bayfront Park before heading out and back for approximately a mile on the waterfront trail, turning at the first island. It is a flat, accurately measured course, though its certification has expired. Spectators can watch runners at the start, around 1,300 metres, and again at the finish. Grandad's Doughnuts sponsors the event, supplying doughnuts for all participants and offering small samples of different flavours; these samples are not nut-free. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers for men and women, and to the top three in five-year age groups from 19-and-under to 70-plus. The race also features draw prizes and supports local youth.