Sat, Oct 24, 2026

West Side Donut Dash

Grand Rapids, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K900 Yards

About the West Side Donut Dash

The course runs through Blandford Nature Center, a nature preserve on the west side of Grand Rapids. Expect natural trail surfaces rather than pavement, and the surroundings are wooded and quiet. There is a separate shorter route for kids alongside the main trail run, so families tend to make a morning of it.

Post-race, there are donuts at the finish, along with water and apple cider. It has the feel of a neighborhood gathering more than a large road race, and the nature center setting keeps things unhurried even after the clock stops.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

125finishers

22:15winner

36:20median

1:19:02cutoff

Top 3: Adam Looman (22:15) · Jason Dornbos (23:10) · Livingston Garland (23:16)

The West Side Donut Dash has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/24/2026 09:30$45

900 Yards10/24/2026 09:00$10

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Common Questions About the West Side Donut Dash

Will I finish last at the West Side Donut Dash?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:19:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the West Side Donut Dash a good first 5K?

It is a small race (125 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the West Side Donut Dash?

The 5K winner ran 22:15 while the median finisher took 36:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.