Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run

Salem, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Oct 5, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run

The course runs through Sherwood Memorial Park on paved paths, looping the same route a couple of times for the longer distance or just once for the shorter option. There are donuts at the finish line, and a costume contest gives the morning a little extra character. The race benefits a local house that supports families of seriously ill children.

Parking and entry to the park are off Lynchburg Turnpike. That entrance is also where the start area is set up, so it is a straightforward arrival with no guesswork about where to go.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

241finishers

17:32winner

34:46median

1:08:32cutoff

Top 3: Zachary Davis (17:32) · Isaac Snow (18:06) · John Stovall (18:06)

The Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$25

1.5 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$15

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Common Questions About the Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:46, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:32, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 241 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:32 while the median finisher took 34:46. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.