Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run / Walk

Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K and Donut 1-Mile Run / Walk Race Information

<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Nappanee Apple Festival Donut Dash 5K will be held on September 19, 2026, at Nappanee Missionary Church, located at 70417 SR 19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550. The church is situated 2 miles north of downtown Nappanee and south of Wakarusa. The event will start and finish at Nappanee Missionary Church. Whether you are an experienced competitive runner or a beginner, everyone is welcome to participate! After your run or walk, be sure to explore the small-town shops and enjoy all that the Nappanee Apple Festival has to offer with your family and friends. Ample parking will be available for easy access and exit after the run.</span></h5> <h4>We will Celebrating the Apple Festival 50th Anniversary  </h4> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">When you register 4 or more individuals simultaneously, you qualify for the Multi-Person Pricing option, which allows you to save $3.00 per registrant. Whether you choose to join an existing group/team or establish your own, the choice is entirely up to you! This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your friends or family members together and take advantage of this fantastic offer.</span></h5> <p> </p> <h3><strong><span style="color:#000000"><u>Start Times</u></span></strong></h3> <h5><span style="color:#000000">1 Mile run starts at 8:00 AM </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5k run/walk starts at 8:30 AM.</span></h5> <p> </p> <h3><strong><span style="color:#000000"><u>PACKET PICK UP </u> </span></strong></h3> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Will be held Friday night September 18 from 5-8 PM </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Saturday morning September 19 from 6:30 AM - 8:15 AM</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Participants will be able to pick up their shirts and race bibs at these times at </span><span style="color:#000000">Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North Nappanee, IN 46550 . </span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h3><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Shirts  </span></strong></h3> <h5><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>After August 31st, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone! </strong></span></h5> <h5>Unclaimed shirts <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>WILL NOT</strong></span> be mailed out if you do not pick up your shirt at the event. Any remaining shirts will be given to runners who were unable to receive one or will be donated.</h5> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#000000"><u>Refreshments</u> </span></h3> <h5><span style="color:#000000">All participants will receive apple, donut, and apple cider at the finish line.  </span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h3><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline">Awards Information: </span></span></h3> <h5><span style="color:#000000">1 Mile Awards: Awards will be given to the top 3 boys and top 3 girls in the following age groups: 12 and under, and 13 and older. - </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">5K Awards: Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women finishers. - </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Age Group Awards for the 5K: The top 3 male and female runners in each of the following age groups will receive a custom apple award: </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Awards age grouping for 5K only: </span><br /><span style="color:#000000">The top 3 male &amp; female runners will receive custom apple award </span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Male: 9 – under, 10 -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 -79, 80&#43;</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Female: 9 – under, 10 -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- 79, 80&#43;</span></h5> <h3><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Award Distribution</span></span></h3> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Awards will be presented shortly after the last participant crosses the finish line of the 5K. </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Please note that awards <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>will not</strong></span> be mailed after the event.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Referrals</span> - </span></h3> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Refer 5 friends to signup and receive $10.00 back on your registration!  Look for your referral code in confirmation email or share on your facebook!</span></h5> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#000000"><u>Parking &amp; Bathrooms</u> </span></h3> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Parking and bathrooms is available at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19 North Nappanee, IN 46550 .</span></h5> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#000000"><u>Timing</u></span></h3> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Chip timing by Watt’s My Time</span></h5> <p> </p> <h3><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-decoration:underline"><strong>Guidelines for Dogs Attending the Event</strong></span></span></h3> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>- All dogs must be kept on a NON-retractable leash and under supervision at all times. </strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. </strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>- Any dog displaying aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs must be immediately removed from the event by its owner. </strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>- Dogs are not allowed inside Nappanee Missionary Church.</strong></span></h5> <h4> </h4> <h4><span style="color:#000000"><u>Race day registration will be online only...NO PAPER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.</u></span></h4> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:#000000">We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!</span></h4> <h3><br /><span style="color:#000000"><u>No Refunds!! </u></span></h3> <h5> </h5> <h4><span style="color:#000000">More information for the Nappanee Apple Festival  can be found at <a style="color:#000000" href="https://www.nappaneeapplefestival.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.nappaneeapplefestival.org/</a></span></h4> <h5> </h5>