SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 | 9 a.m.

This special event is part of One Big Weekend at Hope College — and all proceeds benefit Dance Marathon, which raises funds for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

This 5K course takes you on a tour of Hope’s campus (with donut holes at the aid stations) before returning to the Ray & Sue Smith stadium for an exciting finish on the 50 yard line! Registration fees include professional chip timing, a long sleeved t-shirt, and donuts along the route and at the finish line.

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Packet Pick-Up

• Friday, October 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Bultman Student Center (Hope students, staff and faculty)
• Friday, October 25, 4–8 p.m. at the One Big Weekend Hub in the Great Room of the Bultman Student Center, 272 Columbia Ave.
• Saturday, October 26, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium

Race Day Schedule 

• 7:30–8:30 a.m. – Packet Pick-Up/Late Registration (if not sold out)
• 8:30 a.m. – Donut Hole .5K Fun Run Start
• 9  a.m. – 5K Start
• 9:15 a.m.  – Post-Race Donuts and Beverages Available
• 9:30 a.m. – Age Group Award Pick-Up Begins

Event Information

Start and finish line are at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, 313 Fairbanks Ave. Parking is available at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, on area streets or at DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Ave.

Donut holes and water are available just after the first mile marker, slightly before the second mile marker and as you reenter the stadium parking lot around the three-mile marker. Full donuts and hot beverages will be provided after the race.

Registration Availability

Registration will remain open until we reach 800 participants or 8:30 a.m. on the day of the race (whichever comes first). No registrations will be accepted after 8:30 a.m. Please note that this event is likely to sell out. In the event of a sellout before the day of the race, there will be no registration at the event. 

Donut Run .5K Kids Fun Run

This event is free for kids 2–8 years old. This race is just for fun — it is not timed and no awards will be given, although each child that participates will receive a little medal to show off as well as a donut as a reward for their hard work. Kiddos will be divided into two age groups. Parents are welcome to help guide if needed. Both age groups will run .5K — around the football field and then down to the 50-yard line for a big finish!

Awards

• Overall male and female winners will receive a special prize. *Based on gun time*
• Overall male and female masters (40+) will receive a special prize. *Based on gun time*
• Age group awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age group. Award pick-up will begin at 9:30 a.m. Awards must be claimed by the end of the event or by October 31 at the Student Life Office at Hope College. Age group awards are based on chip time.

Age groups (Male and Female)

• 1–10
• 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+

Donut Run 5K

Hope College Students and Miracle Families

• $25 – Now through October 10*
• $30 — October 11–25*

Hope Families/Alumni/Community

• $35 – Now through October 10*
• $40 – October 11–25*

* Those registering after October 10 are not guaranteed a race shirt. If you register after October 10, please visit the registration tent for a shirt after the run to check on shirt availability.

* No refunds are given for this event. We will run rain or shine! All proceeds benefit Hope College Dance Marathon.

Have enough race shirts? Through October 10, you can select “No Shirt” for a $5 reduction in registration price!

Sponsors

Questions? Email dekoster@hope.edu or call Katie DeKoster at 616.395.7938.

One Big Weekend

The Donut Run 5K is part of One Big Weekend: Homecoming and Family Weekend. For more information or to register for other One Big Weekend events, please visit hope.edu/onebigweekend.