Hope College Donut Run 5K 2026
Holland, Michigan · Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Hope College Donut Run 5K 2026 is a 5k, fun run, and running event held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It is located at 141 East 12th Street in Holland, Michigan.
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Location
- 141 East 12th Street
Holland, Michigan
49423
United States
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Run for donuts - and for the kids! This special event is part of One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) at Hope College- and all proceeds benefit Dance Marathon, a fundraiser for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. This 5K course takes you on a tour of Hope’s campus (with donut holes at the aid stations) before returning to the Ray & Sue Smith Stadium for an exciting finish on the 50-yard line! Registration fees include professional chip timing, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and donuts along the route and at the finish line. Even better, all proceeds go to a great cause For The Kids!
This event is part of One Big Weekend (Homecoming + Family Weekend) at Hope College. For a complete list of weekend, events visit hope.edu/onebigweekend
Race Day Schedule of Events | October 17, 2026
7:30-8:30 am Packet Pick-Up/Late Registration (if not sold out)
8:30 am Donut Hole .5K Fun Run Start
9:00 am 5K Start
9:15 am Post-Race Donuts and Beverages
9:30 am Age Group Award Pick-Up Begins
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, October 16 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Bultman Student Center (Hope Students, Staff, and Faculty)
Friday, October 16 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the One Big Weekend Hub in the Haworth Hotel | 225 College Ave
Saturday, October 17 | 7:30 - 8:30 am at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium | 313 Fairbanks Ave
Donut Run 5K
Hope College Students & Miracle Families
$30 6/4 - 6/30*
$35 7/1 - 10/14*
$40 10/15 - 10/17*
Hope Families/Alumni/Community
$35 6/4 - 6/30*
$40 7/1 - 10/14*
$45 10/15 - 10/17*
*Those registering after OCTOBER 2 are NOT guaranteed a race shirt. If you register after October 2, please visit the registration tent for a shirt AFTER the run to check on shirt availability.
*No refunds are given for this event. We will run rain or shine! All proceeds benefit Hope College Dance Marathon.
Have enough race shirts? Through October 2, you can select "No Shirt" for a $5 reduction in registration price!
Donut Hole .5K Kids Fun Run
This event is FREE for kids 2-8 years old. This race is not timed and no age group awards will be given, although each child that participates will receive a little medal to show off! Kiddos will be divided into two age groups. Parents are welcome to help guide if needed.
Awards
Overall male and female winners will receive a special prize. Based on gun time
Overall male and female masters (40+) will receive a special prize. Based on gun time
Age group awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age group. Award pick up will begin at 9:40 am. Awards must be claimed by the end of the event or by October 24 at the Student Life Office at Hope College. Age group awards are based on chip time.
Age groups (Male & Female)
1-10
11-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+
**No refunds are given for this event. Thank you for supporting Hope Dance Marathon and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital!