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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location:
3150 Sheyenne St
West Fargo, North Dakota
58078
United States
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3.1 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

The Sandy’s Donut Run is BACK for 2026! πŸ©πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰

Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 πŸ“…

Time: Race Starts at 8:00 AM ⏰

Location: The Lights in West Fargo 🌟

πŸ“ 3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND 58078

*This is an untimed FUN RUN event πŸ˜„

**Online registration will close at 11:00 PM on Thursday, April 30th (or when the event reaches full capacity / SOLD OUT!) 🚨

Hosted at The Lights, this event delivers the same fun atmosphere and delicious rewards you’ve come to know and love from the Sandy’s Donut Run! πŸ©β˜•οΈ

Whether you're running πŸƒ, walking 🚢, or doing a little of both, this event is all about community ❀️, fun 🎊, and of course… DONUTS 🀀🍩

Registration Includes: πŸŽ½πŸ…

Custom-designed event shirt πŸ‘•

Unique finisher medal πŸ…

Post-run DONUTS & COFFEE πŸ©β˜•οΈ

Mark your calendars πŸ“†, grab your running buddies πŸ‘―β€β™‚οΈ, and get ready for one of the sweetest runs of the year! πŸ©βœ¨πŸŽ‰

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