Stan’s Donut Race

Grab your donut-lovin’ friends and register for the 2022 Stan’s Donut Race!

Come join us at the Stan’s Donut 5K & Kids Dash on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Soldier Field!

RACE DATE

Saturday, August 13, 2022

RACE LOCATION

Stadium Green at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

START TIME

Wave Starts starting at 8:00 AM

START

On Waldron Dr at the Start Line Truss

FINISH

On concrete apron in front of Soldier Field

CHARITY

Stan’s Donut Race is proud to partner with Greater Chicago Food Depository as this year’s beneficiary charity. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Chicago’s food bank. We provide food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.The Food Depository is part of a united community effort working to bring food, dignity and hope to our Cook County neighbors. We act as the hub for a network of more than 700 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other programs. These programs provide food where it’s most needed. We also address the root causes of hunger. Public benefits outreach and job training programs offer a hand up for our neighbors to overcome poverty. Our impact adds up and we have been recognized as one of the leading charities in Chicago. Learn more about how we make an impact on hunger every day.

PARKING / TRANSPORTATION

Parking will be available at the Waldron Parking Deck (458 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) for $25. We strongly encourage carpooling and getting to the start line early, as there may be traffic. Allow sufficient time for heavy traffic congestion and street closures due to the race. Please note that the roads around Soldier Field can get congested. We highly recommend carpooling, taking public transportation, Uber/Lyft, or going green by riding your bike (bike racking will be available).

Soldier field is easily accessible by the CTA Red, Green, and Orange Lines at the Roosevelt Station (3/4 mile walk to stadium entrance) CTA bus route #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express also provides a connection from Roosevelt Station to the stadium entrance on McFetridge Drive From Memorial Day to Labor Day, CTA bus route #130 Museum Campus provides service from downtown Metra stations to Soldier Field, Adler Planetarium, and Northerly Island.

SWAG

All 5K Participants receive a dri-fit shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, and a Stan’s Donut at the Finish Line! Plus TWO Donut Stations along the course with mini donuts! All Kids Dash Participants receive a dri-fit shirt, Donut Shaped Finisher Medal, and a Stan’s Donut at the Finish Line!

AWARDS

The awards ceremony will take place around 9:00 AM in the “basecamp area” near the Inflatables. The top THREE Male & Female Finishers will receive a customized award and Stan’s Donuts Gift Certificates. Top three male and female finishers in each age group in the 5K IN PERSON RACE ONLY receive an age group medal.

Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

FINISHER MEDAL

All in-person participants will receive a medal upon finishing the race.

TIMING

The Stan’s Donut 5K in-person race is an officially timed event using the disposable B-Tag timing system. Timing chips are attached directly to the back of your bib number and are to remain adhered for the duration of the event. Only the run will be timed.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Pre-race packet pick-up will be at Road Runner Sports.

Thursday, August 12: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Road Runner Sports Chicago

Friday, August 13: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Road Runner Sports Chicago

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

For an extra $5, race day packet pick-up will be available on race morning starting at 6:30 AM. You can pick-up your packet under the white tents at Soldier Field.

Time: 6:30 – 7:45 AM

PACKET SHIPPING

Make your life easier this summer and skip the lines! All you need to do is choose the packet shipping option during registration and our team will have your race packet shipped directly to your front door for only $14.95! Your packet includes your race shirt, bib, and more!If you opt for packet shipping during registration, there is no requirement to attend packet pick up. Packet shipping is a convenient option for those with tight schedules.Please be sure to verify your mailing address during the registration process, as our donut team is not responsible for misdirected packets. Packet shipping is currently only open to US addresses within the contiguous United States. Packets will be shipped 1-2 weeks prior to the event date. We will close packet mailing three weeks before the race, so be sure to sign up early! We will inform all participants when packets start shipping.

DOGS & STROLLERS

Strollers are allowed at this event, we just ask that you start in the back of your wave pack. While we love your furry friends, animals are not allowed for safety reasons.

REFUNDS

Since Stan’s Donut Race has many upfront costs, we have a strict and uniform policy of no refunds, no person-to-person transfer, or no deferrals to a future year. We do understand that plans change, injuries happen, and various situations arise, but, we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of a subjective line of who should receive a refund and who doesn’t.  All purchases and sales are 100% final, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued based on weather conditions, pandemics, or anything out of our control. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

VIRTUAL RACE

Not a Stan’s Donut 5k near you? No worries! You can run it virtually! Run the race by yourself or with a large group, in the location of your choice, at any time of the day.

Same race. Same swag. Just Your Location!

How It Works

Register For the Virtual Donut Race – DOMESTIC ONLY. You will receive your swag (Shirt, Bib, Medal, and Donut Card) in the mail. Run/Walk your race on any day. Upload your results on the website. GO EAT SOME DONUTS! Enjoy the satisfaction of your success and being a part of the Virtual Stan’s Donut Race!

*Please note if you purchase a virtual entry it will not be valid at Soldier Field on 8/13.