Ultra Donut Dash

Birmingham, United States • 7 Feb 2026

Ultra Donut Dash

The Ultra Donut Dash is the 4th annual Donut Dash 5k trail run held at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, AL. The course is described as a 3-mile loop that starts and finishes at the south trailhead and includes almost 1,000 feet of climbing. The event location is listed as 200 Terrace Drive.

Participants eat a total of three donuts during the race: one at the start, one at the turnaround, and one at the finish. Each participant must finish their donut before running to the next stop.

Post-race offerings include coffee, Irish coffee, mimosas, and hot chocolate. Finishers receive a shirt and a coffee mug. Registration for the event closes on Mon, Feb 2 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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