The Des Moines Donut Mile
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 27, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Des Moines Donut Mile in Clive is a one-of-a-kind 1-mile (1.6 km) race on June 26, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m., in which participants eat a donut before each quarter-mile lap of the track.
Spectators are invited to enjoy delicious donuts too and join the fun by spraying their loved ones with water guns. This family event is open to all ages and abilities.
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