Donut Dash 5K

Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk

Who can resist the allure of donuts? Fuel up and commemorate National Donut Day with a delightful walk/run among friends, accompanied by FREE donuts! This exciting new event from Fairchild Fitness promises an experience you won't want to miss.

Forge connections between past and present through delectable treats! Did you know that donuts have provided both spiritual and emotional solace for U.S. soldiers since as far back as 1917 during WWI? Delve deeper into this military history below.
🗓️ Date: Friday, June 7 (National Donut Day)
🕒 Time: 3:30 - 4:40pm
📍 Location: Kick off the fun at the Fitness Center
💰 No Cost/Registration: Admission & Donuts are FREE! Just show up; no registration required
👥 Who: Open to Team Fairchild!!! All ages welcome, both Military & Civilian with base access (If you can get on base, you can join in the fun)
🍩 FREE Donuts: All participants can enjoy FREE doughnuts and light refreshments (while supplies last)

Run Details:
Attention all donut aficionados! The fun run/walk will commence at the Fitness Center and wind through the picturesque “Warrior Park Loop.” Walk or run 1 to 4 laps from ¾ mile to 3 miles laps as you like. Embrace the outdoors with friends and savor a special treat to fuel your run before, during or after. Go 1 lap or even 4 and get a donut with every 3/4 mile lap!

👕 Attire: Get creative with your attire! Silly costumes encouraged!

📸 Photos: Capture the craziness! Snap tons of fun photos and share the joy on our Facebook Page (Fairchild FUN - 92 FSS) by tagging us. Let the world see your playful side!

🏅 Earn: The first 50 participants will receive an exclusive NEW FREE Collector's pin. Wear it proudly and let everyone know you conquered our National Donut Day 5K!

Bonus: Your distance covered counts towards the Fitness FUNaddict Commit To Be Fit program. Additionally, participants are eligible for the 6x5 Endurance Boost Challenge Coin—details available at fairchildfun.com/commit-to-be-fit-challenge.

Contact: Have questions or need more details? Call the Fitness Center at 509-247-2792, and our team will be happy to assist you.

National Donut Day and its Military Connection:
Did you know that National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of June each year? It stems from the doughnut fundraiser initiated by The Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938 to honor members who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. National Donut Day owes its existence in part to a doctor in the military during WWI who aimed to uplift the spirits of wounded soldiers he treated. On his first day at the Military Base, he purchased 8 dozen doughnuts, distributing one to each soldier under his care. Lieutenant General Samuel Geary, moved by this gesture, initiated a fundraiser, enabling the doctor, Morgan Pett, to continue providing doughnuts to his patients. This collaboration with The Salvation Army led to the establishment of social centers providing various amenities, including doughnuts, to soldiers. In 1917, The Salvation Army embarked on a mission to offer spiritual and emotional support to U.S. soldiers in France during WWI. Volunteers set up small huts near the front lines, offering soldiers clothing, supplies, and, of course, baked goods. Faced with challenges in serving baked goods due to hut conditions and limited rations, Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance ingeniously began frying donuts in soldiers' helmets. These delectable treats not only boosted morale but also endeared themselves to many soldiers. Dubbed "Donut Lassies," these women are often credited with popularizing the donut in the United States upon the return of troops ("Doughboys") from war. During WWI, Donut Lassies served coffee and donuts to soldiers in the trenches. Donuts were not the primary reason for The Salvation Army's presence in the fighting zones; rather, they aimed to provide spiritual aid and comfort to American soldiers and their allies, serving as a link to home and family. In summary, National Donut Day holds a special place in our hearts as it was conceived to raise awareness, bolster troop morale, and support The Salvation Army's fundraising efforts.