Sat, May 22, 2027

Young Life Donut Dash 5K

Lake Orion, MI

Opens Jan 12, 2027Annual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile

Entry is $10 now and rises to $15 after May 5, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Young Life Donut Dash 5K

The course runs through Friendship Park, so the surroundings are open and park-like the whole way. There is also a shorter fun run for younger kids. The donut theme is not just a name: there are donut stations out on the course itself, and more donuts waiting at the finish line.

Packet pickup is the evening before the race at Friendship Park, which helps thin out the morning rush. The race also runs a costume contest, with separate prizes for teams, individuals, and pets.

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Young Life Donut Dash 5K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

168finishers

17:52winner

33:20median

1:03:13cutoff

Top 3: Logan Meerschaert (17:52) · Alexander Pollack (18:42) · Eddie Cromwell (18:55)

The Young Life Donut Dash 5K 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.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/22/2027 08:00$25

1 Mile5/22/2027 08:00$10

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Young Life Donut Dash 5K

Will I finish last at the Young Life Donut Dash 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:13, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Young Life Donut Dash 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (168 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Young Life Donut Dash 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:52 while the median finisher took 33:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.