SAE's 14th Annual Donut Dash 5K
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Thibodaux, LA
- 906 E. 1st Street, 70301
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Double-check key detailsRun a 5K with a sweet challenge: eat four donuts at the halfway mark in this quirky, cause-driven dash.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Join the 14th Annual Donut Dash 5K in Thibodaux, LA, offering a unique twist on a classic distance. Runners can choose between a standard 5K or the adventurous Donut Dash, where you'll pause at the halfway point to enjoy four donuts before continuing to the finish. This event supports a great cause, with 50% of proceeds benefiting The Schriever Lions Club and the other half going to The Thibodaux Lions Club. It's a chance to challenge yourself, have some fun, and contribute to local community efforts.
What to expect
- Choose your challenge: a traditional 5K or the Donut Dash.
- If you opt for the Donut Dash, you'll enjoy four donuts at the 1.55-mile mark.
- Compete for awards, with the top three overall male and female finishers recognized in both races.
Standout details
- Donut Dash challenge at the halfway mark
- Supports Schriever & Thibodaux Lions Clubs
- Awards for top 3 overall male & female
- Race starts and ends at Nicholls State University
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 8:30 AM CDT · From $27.95
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Apr 23, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 26, 8:30 AM CDT · From $27.95
Opens Jan 16, 2026, 3:53 AM CST · Closes Apr 23, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
SAE’s 14th Annual 5K & 5K Donut Dash
8:30 am, April 26, 2026
349 Bowie Road,
Thibodaux, LA
Description:
The Annual Donut Dash is a 5K and a 5K “Donut Dash” with 50% of proceeds benefiting The Schriever Lions Club and 50% of proceeds benefiting The Thibodaux Lions Club. The race begins and ends at the Rec Center on the campus of Nicholls State University.
The race begins at 8:30 am with a pre-race warmup at 8:15 am.
For the 5K Donut Dash , when you get to the halfway mark (1.55 Miles) you will have to eat 4 donuts before you can continue on.
Donations:
We will be splitting the funds 50/50 with The Schriever Lions Club and Thibodaux Lions Club. If you would like to make a donation, you can do that here . We appreciate your support!
Registration Fees:
$25 for the 5K and the 5K Donut Dash, but after March 28th there is no guarantee of a shirt with your registration.
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Packet Pickup will be starting at 7:30 on race day
Awards:
5K: Top 3 Overall Male & Female Donut Dash: Top 3 Overall Male & Female
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