The Gastonia Police Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run

Race Overview: A race coming up on 11/01/2025 in Gastonia, NC. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-30

Race Overview:

Registration Table will be set up on November 1 for packet pick up and last-minute registrations! See you tomorrow!

The Gastonia Police Donut Dash will occur for the third year at Rankin Lake Park. We are excited to bring the community and officers together to encourage healthy, long-lasting relationships. The money raised from this run will be funneled back into the City of Gastonia through officer-led events including our Angels in Blue, Shop with a Cop, Back-to-school, 101 Black Men of Highland Thanksgiving Partnership, and more.

Runners participating in 5K with Donuts will be required to eat 6 glazed donuts approximately 1/2 way through the race.  

Runners can choose between Donut Dash 5k, Donut free 5k, Mini-Donut Fun Run, and Donut free Fun Run.  

$10 discount for children 12 and under. Discount taken off at checkout.

Race Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by October 2nd. After the cut-off date, shirts will be distributed on a first come first served basis.

Awards for Donut Dash: 

Male and Female Overall Winner

First Place Male and Female in each age category: 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80 and over

Race information contact:

Emily Burr     980-522-3930

Tonya Taylor 980-925-3452

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