- December 4, 2025
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Daniel Greiner was easy to spot at the 2021 Donut Dash.
Volunteers help with registration as runners braved wet weather and chilly temperatures.
Bonnie Stapp, Madisen Wilinski and Emma Stapp show off their shirts after registration.
The McKelvy family - Jake, Caroline, Jane, Catherine and Abby - wait their turn at registration.
Nicole Coello, of event sponsor Arellano Realty & Investments LLC, hands out coffee and hot chocolate.
Jenny and Michael Tracey warm up in the registration area.
Denise Graf won't let weather get in her way.
The registration line grew as the rain slowed down.
Tracy and Emma Kristoff are ready to run in style.
Runners gather at the starting area.
Cindy Brennan and Carlis Eiland stay warm before start time.
Cindy Jones gets her earbuds ready for the race.
Ellie, Sarah and Skyla Price sport stylish headgear.
David Livingston and Chad Morrill are ready to run.
Personal trainer Kale Latorre, of event sponsor Anytime Fitness, leads a warm-up session.
The starting line is a blur as the race begins.
An estimated 300 runners and walkers took to the course.
Traffic was heavy but no one was complaining.
Volunteers get the medals ready at the State Farm sponsor tent.
Every participant scored a medal.
Scott Samuelson was the first to cross the finish line.
Scott Samuelson was first to finish the race, and first to show off his medal.
The Winter Garden Police Department was on hand to look out for runners, and to cheer them on.
Cloudy skies and sweet treats were forecast for the Donut Dash 5k on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Newton Park in Winter Garden. An estimated 300 runners and walkers were registered for the event, which raises funds for the Winter Garden Police Athletic League.
Ponchos and donut-themed couture were all the rage as showers cleared out before the 8 a.m. start time. Runners were encouraged to eat their fill at three “donut zones” along the route. And - as if anyone needed an excuse to partake - every runner received a 30-second deduction from their final race time for each donut eaten. So the more you ate, the faster you ran - sort-of.
