Dashing for Donuts 5K Fun Run and 1 mile Kids Race

Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT

Location: Placerville, CA; Missouri Flat Road Bridge; park at: 4369 Golden Center Drive, 95667
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Dash for donuts and make a difference. This fun 5K and kids' run supports the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Join the Dashing for Donuts 5K Fun Run and 1-mile Kids Race in Placerville, CA. This fourth annual event offers a welcoming out-and-back course on the El Dorado Trail. Every participant earns a donut and a medal at the finish line. Beyond the fun, this race is deeply cause-driven, with all proceeds supporting the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) - Team Teal, championed by a 16-year ovarian cancer survivor. It's a chance to run, enjoy a sweet treat, and contribute to a vital cause.

What to expect

Enjoy an out-and-back course on the El Dorado Trail, suitable for runners and walkers.
Celebrate your finish with a well-deserved donut and a medal.
Kids can join the 1-mile fun run, with awards immediately following.

Standout details

Post-race donut and medal for all
Supports National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Kids 1-mile fun run available
Dog-friendly course (start in back)

Perks & features

Awards

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM PDT · From $16.90
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Jan 15, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
3.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Feb 15, 2026, 6:59 PM PST
3.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Feb 15, 2026, 6:59 PM PST

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Steady Effort

Mixed surface + hills

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The course

Mixed
Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

I will be holding the fourth annual, Dashing for Donuts 5K and kids 1 mile fun run on June 7th! We will be running the same course as last year. It will be held on the El Dorado Trail from the new bridge at Missouri Flat Road. It is an out and back race. Once you're finished, you get a donut and a medal. The 5K race will happen first and then we will have the kids 1 mile race.

All proceeds from the race will go to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, (NOCC) -Team Teal. I am a 16 year survivor of ovarian cancer and a team member of NOCC - Team Teal. NOCC helps all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and educates along with supporting them.

Packet pick-up will be at Kaia Fit, 4615 Missouri Flat Road #5, 4 pm to 5:30 pm on Friday, June 5th or 8:30 am to 10 am on Saturday, June 6th. You may also pick-up the morning of the race at the race location.

The last day to register and guarantee your shirt size is: May 31st.

Dogs are allowed on the course but you will have to start in the back. Thank you for your support!

Packet Pickup will be outside Kaia Fit in Placerville. 4615 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville.

Friday, June 5th, 4 pm - 5:30 pm.

Saturday, June 6th, 8:30 am - 10:00 am.

Sunday, June 7th; Race Day, 7:30 am by start line. The timer used is the one that is used by our Cross Country Finals. No chip needed.

Race Day will be great! Every participant will get a donut when finished along with cold water. Awards will be for the top three women, top three men, top three girls, and top three boys. There will also be age group awards for 1st-3rd place, 10 year increments.

Race Day:

8:00 am 5k starts

9:00 am Awards for 5k

9:05 am 1 mile kids run begins with awards immediately after it is completed.

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