Doughnut Dash
Doughnut Dash
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About
The Doughnut Dash is Gosport’s most gloriously unscientific test of athletic prowess – a two-mile seaside shuffle along Stokes Bay with a compulsory pit stop to consume not one, but two doughnuts before pressing on to the finish. This Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday event is part fun run, part Bake Off, organised by Gosport Rotary Club and entirely for good causes – proving once and for all that stamina and sprinkles can happily co-exist.
Please note: the Krispy Kreme doughnuts are not gluten-free and may contain nuts or other allergens, so runners should enter with care and in full awareness of their own dietary requirements.
Doughnut Dash
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Mon, May 25, 2026
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Gosport, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Stokes Bay Rd, Alverstoke, Gosport PO12 2QT, UK
Start times
Monday, May 25, 2026
Doughnut Dash: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Doughnut Dash
Doughnut Dash
2mi
£5 - £10
Doughnut Dash
2mi
£5 - £10
Route information
The run will start at the top of Stokes Bay promenade by the Alverbank East car park and head towards Fort Gilkicker and back - a distance of just over two miles. At one-and-a-half miles, there will be a Doughnut stop by Gafirs, where adults eat two doughnuts and children one doughnut, before finishing the run.
The registration area will be at the Diving Museum on Stokes Bay Road (PO12 2QT). This is half a mile from the start/finish line, so please allow plenty of time.
What's included
- Doughnuts!
- A doughnut medal
- Marked course
- Guaranteed May sunshine!!
How to get there
Stokes Bay Rd, Alverstoke, Gosport PO12 2QT, UK
Get full directionsParking: There is plenty of parking available in the seafront car parks, also in a lay-by beside Stanley Park and on neighbouring roads.
Hotels and Accommodation
Gosport Rotary Club has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
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9am: Doughnut Dash starts
- You can collect race numbers from 8am from the Diving Museum which will serve as race control.
- There is a half mile walk to the start, so please allow time.
- Please be sensitive to walkers and other users along the promenade during the event. Please listen to marshals' advice.
- Please be aware of the dietary advice about the doughnuts. You do not have to eat a doughnut if you do not wish.
Gosport Rotary Club
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Can I enter on the day?
Yes, we will be accepting registrations on the day from 8am at the Diving Museum on Stokes Bay Road.
Where will registrations take place?
Registrations will take place at the Diving Museum on Stokes Bay Road (PO12 2QT) from 8am.
What happens if I enter but cannot take part?
If you let organisers know two weeks before the event (May 11) that you are unable to take part, then we will issue a refund. We are unable to offer refunds after that date, while totally sympathetic to illness and outside events. All monies raised from the event will be going to a chosen charity.
Will the event be timed?
No, because this is a non-competitive event, there will not be any official timing or places. If you are chasing a four-mile personal best, then go for it, but you will need to time yourself.
How far is the run?
It is just over two miles - from the gate by the Alverbank East car park to Fort Gilkicker and back. You will clearly see the start and finish line which will be marked by Rotary flag and a race arch.
Do I have to eat the doughnuts?
No. Although the Doughnut Dash includes a mid-run doughnut stop as part of the fun, participation is entirely voluntary. Runners may choose not to eat the doughnuts and can continue to the finish without penalty.
What type of doughnuts will be provided?
Krispy Kreme will be providing Original Glazed® doughnuts It is the classic ring doughnut coated in Krispy Kreme’s traditional sugar glaze and is the company’s flagship product.
Do the doughnuts contain allergens?
Yes, they may contain or have traces of common allergens including gluten (wheat), nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs and soya. They are prepared in facilities where cross-contamination is possible. We cannot guarantee that any doughnut is free from specific allergens.
What if I have a food allergy or intolerance?
If you have any allergy, intolerance or dietary concern, you should carefully consider whether it is safe for you to consume the doughnuts. Participants are responsible for assessing their own dietary needs and making an informed decision. If in doubt, please do not eat the doughnuts.
Am I participating at my own risk?
Yes. By entering the Doughnut Dash, participants acknowledge that they are taking part at their own risk. This includes any risks associated with physical activity and the voluntary consumption of food provided at the event.
Will there be medical support on site?
Yes. A qualified medic will be in attendance for the duration of the event. However, participants remain responsible for managing any known medical conditions, including allergies, asthma or other health concerns.
What should I do in case of a medical issue during the run?
If you feel unwell at any stage, stop immediately and alert a marshal or event volunteer. Medical assistance will be available.
Will there be marshals along the route?
Yes, there will be marshals to keep you safe, but the route is fairly simple and straightforward - and completely off road with no traffic
What is the race route like?
The race will start along Stokes Bay prom, but there will be a half-mile stretch from Gafirs to the Fort Gilkicker turn which will be on an undulating, stony path.
What should I wear on the day?
Wear what you want. Be mindful that this is the coast when it can get windy and sometimes rainy. But it is a May Bank Holiday, so we are hoping for glorious sunshine!
Can I push a child in a buggy?
Yes you can. Please be mindful of other runners, and there will be a half-mile piece of rough ground to cover to Fort Gilkicker.
Can I run with a dog?
A hesitant yes! Keep the dog on the lead, be mindful of other participants, and nowhere near the doughtnuts!
Will there be water available?
Yes there will be water available by the Doughnut station.
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