12 Doughnuts. 5 Miles. 1 Hour.
RegisterThe 20th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge has concluded! We hope to see you again for next year’s race!
12 Doughnuts. 5 Miles. 1 Hour.
RegisterThe 20th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge has concluded! We hope to see you again for next year’s race!
What is the Krispy Kreme Challenge?
2400 calories, 12 doughnuts, 5 miles, 1 hour. The mantra of the Krispy Kreme Challenge epitomizes the test of physical fitness and gastrointestinal fortitude. What started as a challenge among ten friends has transformed into a nationally publicized charity race, and the number one tradition to complete before graduating from North Carolina State University.
On February 5th, 2022, we hosted virtually the 18th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge, where we donated $92,000 to the UNC Children's Hospital, allowing us to complete our $2 million pledge. The Krispy Kreme Challenge is UNC Children’s Hospital’s largest unrestricted donor.
Participants begin the Challenge at the Memorial Belltower on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Runners then travel 2.5 miles through historic downtown Raleigh to the Krispy Kreme located at the intersection of Peace and Person Streets, where they attempt to consume one dozen original glazed doughnuts. The hardest part of the Challenge awaits them as they run 2.5 miles back to the Memorial Belltower.
This is the Krispy Kreme Challenge.
Race Route
The course heads east from the start on Hillsborough St
LEFT on N Boylan St
LEFT on W Jones St
RIGHT on St Marys St
RIGHT on W North St
LEFT on N West St
RIGHT on W Peace St
RIGHT on N Wilmington St
LEFT on Polk St
LEFT on N Person St
Eat donuts!
Runners will then continue north on N Person.
LEFT on Pace St
LEFT on N Blount St
RIGHT on Peace St
LEFT on N West St
RIGHT on W North St
LEFT on St Marys St
RIGHT on Hillsborough St back to the start/finish near NCSU Memorial Belltower
