At 7:40 a.m., Duluth Zumba warms up the race participants with a light exercise routine. Promptly at 8:00, the race starts with runners winding through historic Duluth. At the end of the race, participants receive a complimentary donut and coffee, courtesy of Dunkin Donuts on Buford Hwy, Duluth. The Festival also provides water and energy snacks.
The Duluth Donut Dash 5k is an AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event and is certified by USA Track & Field (USATF).
Proceeds from the Duluth Donut Dash are donated to the Methodist Children’s Home, which works with children in Foster care across North Georgia.