Stan's Donut Race

Run. Celebrate. Donut. | 10th Anniversary Stan’s Donut Race

Grab your donut-lovin’ crew and help us celebrate 10 sweet years at the 2026 Stan’s Donut Race! Join us Saturday, July 18, 2026 for one of the most fun and delicious race experiences in the city, featuring multiple race distances for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re chasing a PR or strolling with family and friends, there’s a distance for everyone. And of course, every finisher earns a legendary Stan’s Donut at the finish line plus tasty treats along the course!

RACE DATE

• Saturday, July 18, 2026

RACE LOCATION

• Stadium Green at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

START TIME

• 10K RUN Starts at 7:00 AM

• 5K RUN & WALK Starts at 8:00 AM

• Kids Dash Starts at 9:45 AM

START

• 5K and 10K start on Waldron Dr at the Start Line Truss

FINISH

• 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash concrete apron in front of Soldier Field (Kids Dash will also start and finish at the Finish Line)

CHARITY

• The official 2026 Stan’s Donut Race Charity is Cal’s Angels. Cal’s Angels is a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation with a mission of granting wishes, raising awareness, and funding research to help kids fighting cancer. Because we have lived the battle with pediatric cancer, we understand what these families are going through. The help that we provide these families through our programs is a great resource when they need it the most.

PARKING / TRANSPORTATION

• Parking will be available at the Waldron Parking Deck (458 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) for $25.

• We strongly encourage carpooling and getting to the start line early, as there may be traffic. Allow sufficient time for heavy traffic congestion and street closures due to the race. Please note that the roads around Soldier Field can get congested.

• Soldier field is easily accessible by the CTA Red, Green, and Orange Lines at the Roosevelt Station (3/4 mile walk to stadium entrance) CTA bus route #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express also provides a connection from Roosevelt Station to the stadium entrance on McFetridge Drive From Memorial Day to Labor Day, CTA bus route #130 Museum Campus provides service from downtown Metra stations to Soldier Field, Adler Planetarium, and Northerly Island.

SWAG

• All 10K & 5K Participants will receive a dri-fit race shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Stan's Donut at the Finish Line! Plus TWO Donut Stations along the course with mini donuts!

• All Kids Dash Participants receive a youth shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, and a Stan's Donut at the Finish Line!

AWARDS

• The awards ceremony will take place around 9:15 AM in the "basecamp area" near the Inflatables.

• The top THREE Male & Female Finishers will receive a medal and Stan's Donuts Gift Certificates.

• Top three male and female finishers in each age group in the 10K and 5K receive an age group medal.

• Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

FINISHER MEDAL

• All in-person participants will receive a medal upon finishing the race.

TIMING

• The Stan's Donut 10K and 5K in-person race is an officially timed event using the disposable B-Tag timing system. Timing chips are attached directly to the back of your bib number and are to remain adhered for the duration of the event. Only the run will be timed.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

• Pre-race packet pick-up will be at Fleet Feet

• Thursday, July 16: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet South Loop & Fleet Feet Elmhurst

• Friday, July 17: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Lincoln Square

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

• For an extra $10, race day packet pick-up will be available on race morning starting at 6:00 AM. You can pick-up your packet under the white tents at Soldier Field.

• Time: 6:00 – 7:45 AM

PACKET SHIPPING

• Make your life easier this summer and skip the lines! All you need to do is choose the packet shipping option during registration and our team will have your race packet shipped directly to your front door for only $15.95! Your packet includes your race shirt, bib, and more!

• If you opt for packet shipping during registration, there is no requirement to attend packet pick up. Packet shipping is a convenient option for those with tight schedules.

• Please be sure to verify your mailing address during the registration process, as our donut team is not responsible for misdirected packets. Packet shipping is currently only open to US addresses within the contiguous United States. Packets will be shipped 1-2 weeks prior to the event date. We will close packet mailing three weeks before the race, so be sure to sign up early! We will inform all participants when packets start shipping.

DOGS & STROLLERS

• Strollers are allowed at this event, we just ask that you start in the back of your wave pack. While we love your furry friends, animals are not allowed for safety reasons.

REFUNDS

• Since Stan's Donut Race has many upfront costs, we have a strict and uniform policy of no refunds, no person-to-person transfer, or no deferrals to a future year. We do understand that plans change, injuries happen, and various situations arise, but, we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of a subjective line of who should receive a refund and who doesn’t. All purchases and sales are 100% final, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued based on weather conditions, pandemics, or anything out of our control. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

VIRTUAL RACE

Not a Stan's Donut Race near you? No worries! You can run it virtually! Run the race by yourself or with a large group, in the location of your choice, at any time of the day.

Same race. Same swag. Just Your Location!

How It Works

• Register For the Virtual Donut Race – DOMESTIC ONLY.

• You will receive your swag (Shirt, Bib, Medal, and Donut Card) in the mail starting in early July.

• Run/Walk your race on any day.

• Upload your results on the website

• GO EAT SOME DONUTS!

• Enjoy the satisfaction of your success and being a part of the Virtual Stan's Donut Race!

*Please note if you purchase a virtual entry it will not be valid at Soldier Field on 7/18.