What are the registration fees for the 2025 Krispy Kreme Challenge?

Registration fees start at $40.00 for students and $45.00 for all other participants.
Registration prices will increase as the race date approaches.
NOTE: Students must enter a valid .edu email address to receive student pricing.

Can I pick up my race bib and t-shirt prior to race day?

Yes! We encourage all participants who are able to pick up their bib and t-shirt at the Krispy Kreme Challenge Expo.

The 2025 Krispy Kreme Challenge Expo will held the day before race day in Talley Student Union at North Carolina State University from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

During the Expo, participants can collect their race materials while also visiting our race sponsors, browsing our Krispy Kreme Challenge merchandise, and meeting Team K2C.

If you are picking up items at race expo, please keep the following in mind:

Please bring a photo ID or a picture of an ID for all the runners whose bibs you are picking up.
You will receive one race bib with a timing chip and one race shirt per runner registered.
When picking up your bib, you must know your bib number. You can find your bib number here. Please note that bib numbers will not be available until the week of the race.
There will be a separate table for registration transfers. If you need to transfer a registration and the original registrant is not present at the Expo, you must have written and signed consent.
Parking for the Expo is available at the Coliseum Parking Deck.

If you live more than an hour away from Raleigh, you may pick up your packet from 6:00 AM until 7:30 AM on the day of the race. Please keep in mind that the line will be very long and allot sufficient time. The pick-up area will close at 7:30 AM.

What is the race route?

The 2025 Challenge race route will be available closer to race day. Click here to see the map from 2020.

Can you register on race day?

Yes! However, we encourage you to register as early as possible. Registration will close at 7:30 AM on Race Day. On-site registration does not guarantee a race shirt.

I can no longer participate in the Krispy Kreme Challenge. Can I transfer my registration to a friend?

Yes, all registration transfers must be processed at the race Expo. Both parties involved in the transfer must be present, or the person receiving the transfer can bring a copy of the registered participant's photo identification and a signed note approving the transfer.

Do I have to run the race to get a t-shirt?

You can purchase an official race t-shirt and medal package by registering as a runner, or you can check out our sweet merchandise!

Where and when is the 2024 Krispy Kreme Challenge Expo?