
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has announced the date of the 2017 Donut Dash.
According to a news release, runners, walkers and anyone that loves a good donut is invited to participate in St. Joseph’s third annual Donut Dash on Saturday, Oct. 21. After the race, participants are invited to stay for brunch at the Hi-Ho Bar and Grill with mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar.
The route starts at 8 a.m. at Gold-N-Glaze Donuts & Coffee Shop and features Mount Mora Cemetery, Robidoux Row Museum and ends at Patee House Museum. During the 3.82 miles, participants can stop at designated watering holes to take a drink and enjoy Gold-N-Glaze donut holes. Proceeds of the race benefit the three historical entities.
Cost is $25 for those who pre-register or $35 the day of the run. The race will be timed with runners having disposable chips in their bibs. Cost includes a T-shirt, participant medals, and drinks. The Donut Dash medal includes a bottle opener.
Packet pick-up will be on Friday, Oct. 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at Gold-N-Glaze. Online registration will end on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 8 a.m., but registrations will be taken the day of the event (without a T-shirt). To get a t-shirt, register by Oct. 13 at noon. Register online at saintjoseph.com or www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/donut-dash.