Tracy PAL Donut Dash 2025

Welcome to the 7th Annual "Tracy PAL Donut Dash" benefiting the Tracy community and the Police Activities League (PAL). This exciting community event promotes youth development, fitness, and public safety while raising funds to support PAL’s mentorship, educational, and recreational programs that serve youth in our community.

Date: Saturday June 7th, 2025

Events:

• 5K Donut Dash (Run or Walk)
• 5k "Bossy Boy" Medley Relays
• Donut Eating Competition

Registration periods:

• $42+ registration fees (March 29th - April 20th)
• $47+ registration fees (April 21st - May 18th)
• $52+ registration fees (May 19th - June 5th
• Last Year Sold Out - 147 spots available.
• Registration Closes at Thursday June 5th at 11:59am)
• Must be a race entrant to be qualified to enter Donut Eating Competition

Start Times:

• 8:00am "High School Medley Relay" featuring local High Schools.
• 8:05am "Public Safety Medley Relay” featuring Tracy Fire, Tracy PAL, and other teams pending RSVP.
• 8:25am 5K Tracy PAL Donut Dash

Honoring "Bossy Boy" - You may have noticed that handsome fella in the 2025 Tracy PAL Donut Dash finisher medal above. Well, that yellow lab is no other than Tracy Police K9 "Boss" aka "Bossy Boy". Recently, Bossy Boy, who served the Tracy PD from 2014-2018 with partner Lt Hicks, recently passed away. For those of you who did not have the pleasure of knowing him, K9 Boss was a yellow lab (although we suspect there was some Vizsla in his bloodline), and helped to launch SIU's interdiction program. K9 Boss' nose for probable cause was directly responsible for nearly 5 million in cash seizures related to illicit drugs, and over 1100 pounds of illegal marijuana and other drugs. After finishing his tour in SIU, K9 Boss enjoyed retirement and quickly took to his new full-time role of watching over the Hicks kids. Tracy Police Activities League is proud to honor his service to the community with a lifetime of connection as mascot for the Tracy PAL Donut Dash. RIP Bossy Boy.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your time is needed. Stay tuned for links and information regarding volunteer opportunities before and during the race.

Location: 1001 Cambridge Place, Tracy CA 95377

***New for 2025***

Tank Town Donut Eating Competition

Hosted by Local Culinary Favorite, Chef Jay of Jay’s Gourmet

This isn’t your average food challenge, it’s part obstacle course, part flavor test, part donut-fueled chaos. You’ll run, climb, crawl, and eat your way through Tracy’s newest tradition: The Donut Trials.

Think you can out-eat local leaders? Out-run your neighbor? Compete for the Top Dog Award and prove you’ve got what it takes!

5K Medley Relays

Presented in Honor of Narcotics K9 Boss, AKA “Bossy Boy”
Winner Takes the Belt and Bragging Rights for a Year.

In memory of one of Tracy PD’s most iconic K9s, Bossy Boy, this high-energy, team-based competition brings together strength, speed, and pride for one epic showdown. The Bossy Boy Medley Relay is an 8-leg team relay, and it’s not for the faint of heart.

Two Competitive Divisions

Public Safety Division

Police, Fire, EMS, and Corrections agencies from across the region will compete in a relay designed to push grit, coordination, and camaraderie.

• 8 legs of varying distances

• Designed for strategy, pacing, and pride

• Department gear or agency colors encouraged

• Relay transitions take place near the finish zone for maximum crowd energy

Division 1: Public Safety Showdown

Police. Fire. EMS. Corrections.
This relay will pit area agencies against one another in a 6-leg medley relay designed to test speed, teamwork, and pride.

Each leg varies in distance to highlight strategy as much as strength.
Which agency will earn the belt and which will walk away vowing revenge next year?

It’s more than a race—it’s a rivalry.

Division 2: High School Elite

The valley’s fastest young athletes go head-to-head in a high school-only medley, representing their schools and running for pride, and the Bossy Boy legacy.

• Schools may field co-ed or all-gender teams

• Each leg ranges from 200m to 800m to emphasize versatility

• Expect blistering times and fierce competition

This is where future champions make their mark.

Award Ceremonies

First we will crown the fastest donut eaters. Then we will announce the podium winners for the relays and 7th annual Donut Dashers. Just when you think you have had enough awards, we will also be announcing the age group winners. So make sure to stick around to hear your name announced and receive your cheers and award.

What you will receive for your entrance fee:

• Bib with number and pins to attach to front shirt, top, pants, or shorts.
• Choice of shirt or tank top (Male, Female, and Child options & sizes).
• Custom Donut Tracy PAL Themed Finisher Medal for those that cross the finish line after completing course.
• Presentation of Podium Awards by Race Director for those who qualify.
• Presentation of Age group award by Race Director for those who qualify.
• Donuts on course and at finish line.
• Chance to qualify and enter Donut Eating Competition
• Complementary gifts from sponsors and partner at post race festival.
• More information to come.

Area: Monticello Elementary School & Edgar Thoming Park. The event starts and finishes on Cambridge Place between Edgar Thoming Park and Monticello Elementary School.

Parking: There will be parking signage for all to follow. Please be mindful of the volunteers guidance as well as the neighbors property lines when parking your vehicles.

Professional Timing and Start/Finish Line: Brazen Racing

Event Management: Tracy Police Activities League Board of Directors: Richard Graham, Alex Contreras, Ayesha Nic-Gongora, Ahnjolique Haskins, Jessica Codde and Emily Burnett.