Mini Donut Half Marathon & 5K Honor Walk/Run

Mini Donut Half Marathon (Point to Point)

Saturday, September 12: 7:00AM Start Time

4th Avenue & Riders Club Road

Onalaska, Wisconsin

5K Walk/Run

Saturday, September 12: 10:00AM Start Time

1st Street & Main Street

Trempealeau, Wisconsin

WE ARE SO SORRY, BUT DUE TO COVID-19,
OUR SEPTEMBER, 2020 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

To all of our runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters:
It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Mini Donut Half Marathon & 5K Honor Walk/Run. This is a challenging and unusual time for many, and there is a lot of uncertainty in the air regarding how COVID-19 will progress by the Fall. We have been watching the development of things very closely, and by cancelling, we are trying to do the best thing for our participants and the communities where we hold our event. If you have already registered, you have been sent an email regarding your refund. We deeply appreciate your support, and we look forward to seeing you next year when we kick off year 6 again! We sincerely hope this message finds you safe and healthy. Much love and gratitude from the Mini Donut crew.

Mini Donut Foundation: Who We Are

Our foundation started as a fun race that we could use to shed light on a serious issue. Our goal is to raise awareness about suicide and to promote suicide prevention and education.

The Mini Donut Half Marathon was originally created in honor of Mike “Oly” Olson, who lost his life to suicide at the age of 59. For years, Oly owned and operated Oly’s Mini Donut Express, a mini donut trailer you could find at local fairs and festivals. Oly was seen most happy while running the Mini Donut Express, and he loved to make people laugh. The Mini Donut Half Marathon is currently organized by Race Director Sarah Meza, Mike's niece, along with Race Directors Ginny Dankmeyer and Leonardo Silva.

The Mini Donut Half Marathon is a timed race that follows 13.1 miles of the area's most beautiful and scenic views. The race begins in Onalaska, WI and follows the Great River State Trail to the Historic Trempealeau Hotel in Trempealeau, WI. We also have a 5K Honor Walk/Run to honor and show appreciation for our loved ones, both living and passed, who have struggled with thoughts of suicide.

We want to celebrate the life and influence that one person can have on an entire community, and we also want to offer hope and help to families and individuals who have been affected by suicide.

During the Mini Donut racing events each year, we run through some of the most beautiful views in the area, get in a great workout, and have fun along the way, while working together to shed light on a serious issue. And, thanks to Oly's inspiration, we always eat some donuts at the finish line!