North Carolina · 5 Mile
Krispy Kreme Challenge
Krispy Kreme Challenge is a 5 Mile event held in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is usually held in February; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 6,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- February
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Field size
- ~6,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- February (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5 Mile
- Field size
- About 6,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling urban
- Registration
- krispykreme.itsyourrace.com
- Official website
- krispykremechallenge.com
About the Krispy Kreme Challenge
A charity challenge starting at NC State's Memorial Belltower where runners cover 2.5 miles to a Krispy Kreme shop, eat a dozen doughnuts, and run 2.5 miles back, ideally in under an hour. Proceeds benefit UNC Children's Hospital.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Iconic NC State tradition; has raised over $2.4 million for UNC Children's Hospital
- Notes
- Large Raleigh novelty charity run.
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Krispy Kreme Challenge: common questions
- When is the Krispy Kreme Challenge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in February. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Krispy Kreme Challenge held?
- In Raleigh, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Krispy Kreme Challenge offer?
- 5 Mile.
- How many people run the Krispy Kreme Challenge?
- About 6,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Krispy Kreme Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at krispykreme.itsyourrace.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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