FAQs
Q:WHEN IS THE 2024 STAN'S DONUT 10K, 5K, AND KIDS DASH?
A:Stan's Donut Race will be on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Soldier Field.
Q:WHAT TIME DOES THE RACE START?
A:The start times are as followed:
- 10K: 7:00 AM
- 5K: 8:00 AM
- KIDS DASH: 9:45 AM
Q: WHERE IS THE 2024 STAN'S DONUT RACE?
A:The start and finish will be at Soldier Field (1410 S Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605)
Q: WHEN IS PACKET PICK-UP?
A:Packet Pick-Up will be at TBD. For days, times, and locations - see below:
- Thursday, July 25, 2024
- Time: 12:00 - 7:00 PM
- Location: COMING SOON
- Friday, July 26, 2024
- Time: 12:00 - 7:00 PM
- Location: COMING SOON
Q:Is there race day packet pick-up?
A: If you are unable to attend Packet Pickup on the Thursday or Friday before the race, you can pick it up on Race Day for a FEE. There is a $5.00 fee per packet, per paid participant that you can pay during registration or cash day-of. To avoid paying this fee, please attend Packet Pickup in person the days prior.
- LOCATION: SOLDIER FIELD – STADIUM GREEN
- Under the White Tents “5K Packet Pick-Up”
- Time: 6:00 – 7:45 AM
Q:I PAID TO HAVE MY PACKET SHIPPED, WHEN WILL I RECEIVE IT?
A: Packet will ship mid-July. You will receive an email with your tracking number once it ships! :)
Q:IS PARKING AVAILABLE AT SOLDIER FIELD?
A:Yes, please park in the parking garage. Price will be $25 per car. We highly recommend taking public transportation, Uber/Lyft, or going green by riding your bike!
VIRTUAL RACE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE STAN'S DONUT VIRTUAL RUN?
The Stan’s Donut Virtual Run will consist of a kids dash, 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon option. We’ll ship the shirt, medal, donut certificate, and any other goodies right to you. Then you run (or walk) the distance you pick at any location you choose, and we highly recommend finishing at a Stan’s Donuts location for your tasty free donut! But make sure you donut forget to tag us @stans5k so we can see these great photos!
WHERE CAN I RUN OR WALK THE VIRTUAL RUN?
Anywhere and Anytime! Since we have a virtual option, it gives you the ability to run it wherever and whenever you want. Jump on your treadmill, find a path, stroll around the neighborhood - find the perfect spot! And grab your donut-lovin' friends and make it your own Stan's Donut Race where YOU are at – DO IT FOR THE DONUTS!
WHAT ITEMS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE STAN’S DONUT VIRTUAL RUN?
- Kids Dash Swag: Race Shirt, Donut Shaped Kids Dash Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Free Stan's Donut Certificate!
- 5K Swag: Race Shirt, Donut Shaped 5K Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Free Stan's Donut Certificate!
- 10K Swag: Race Shirt, Donut Shaped 10K Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a 2 Free Stan's Donuts Certificate!
- Half Marathon Swag: Race Shirt, Donut Shaped Half Marathon Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Half Dozens Free Stan's Donut Certificate.
- Marathon Swag: Race Shirt, Donut Shaped Marathon Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and a Dozen Free Stan's Donuts Certificate.
HOW DO I GET MY DONUTS?
Once you receive your packet, you will find a donut certificate that corresponds with your race distance that can be redeemed at any Stan’s Donuts Locations.
WHEN DO I NEED TO COMPLETE MY RUN?
In order to receive a finishers certificate and be added to the final results, we ask that you complete your run prior to August 31st, 2024.
DO I NEED TO SUBMIT RESULTS TO GET A MEDAL?
Your medal will be mailed to you with your packet, but if you’d like to include your results online and/or get a finisher's certificate, you can enter your information here: https://donut5k.com/results-timing/
HOW DO I TRACK MY DISTANCE AND TIME?
For the Virtual Run, we accept results on the honor system, but the most accurate tracking is typically via a device with GPS tracking.
WHEN WILL MY PACKET SHIP?
For virtual packets, they will ship the first week of August. The virtual race is currently only open to US addresses within the contiguous United States. We will inform all participants when packets start shipping. The virtual race is currently only open to US addresses within the contiguous United States.
