Stan's Donut Race 2026

Stan's Donut Race takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Chicago at Stadium Green at Soldier Field, with race distances of 0.5 miles, 1 mile, 3.1 miles, 6.1 miles, 6.2 miles, 13.1 miles, and 26.2 miles. The 10K starts at 7:00 AM and the 5K at 8:00 AM from the Start Line Truss on Waldron Drive, with the Kids Dash beginning at 9:45 AM; all events finish on the concrete apron in front of Soldier Field. All finishers receive a donut-shaped medal and a Stan's Donut, with 10K and 5K participants also receiving a dri-fit race shirt and access to two donut stations along the course. The race benefits Cal's Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation. Awards go to the top three overall male and female finishers and top three finishers in each age group for the 10K and 5K. Pre-race packet pickup occurs July 16–17 at Fleet Feet locations, with race-day pickup available starting at 6:00 AM for an additional $10 fee.