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Tour De Donut 2026

Sat, Jul 11 , 2026 • 7:00am - 1:00pm

Montgomery St., Staunton, IL 62088

Tour de Donut in Staunton, IL: 32-mile bike ride with donut stops where eating earns time credits! Fun, competitive, and family-friendly cycling event.

The "Tour de Donut", presented by Boeing Employees' Bicycle Club, is a spoof on the "Tour de France." From the mass start, the approximately 32-mile route follows lightly traveled roads over rolling terrain. Riders must stop at two checkpoint stations (donut stops). While donut consumption is not mandatory, the rider is awarded a five (5) minute time credit for each donut eaten. There is also a Tour De Donut Hole option, which consists of 12 miles and one donut stop. The ride brings out the best riders and competitive eaters!

Registration details:

  • Register HERE!
  • Must be 13 to ride without an adult. Every rider must wear a helmet and sit in an approved seat or carrier for the event. On-line registration required. No race day registration
  • Start line is in Staunton City Park at the corner of E Pennsylvania Street and Ash Street in Staunton, IL

The Tour de Donut is a timed 34-mile race using Fleet Feet RFID Automated timing. The long race includes two donut stops. A shorter 12 mile ride is available which is not timed and includes one donut stop.

Race number pick-up opens at 7:00am with the mass start (competitive riders first, then recreational rider immediately thereafter) at 9:00 a.m., to facilitate the prize/awards the race timing officially ends at noon and award ceremony at 12:30 p.m.

Come see the fun or challenge yourself to see just how many donuts you can eat!

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