PRESS RELEASE - The Great Doughnut Run, with Krispy Kreme

16 October 2025

Ultra-Runner and Cancer Survivor to Take on London’s Sweetest Endurance Challenge: The Great Doughnut Run

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London, UK – November 1, 2025 – This November, London is set to witness a jaw-dropping fusion of endurance sport and sugary indulgence as ultra-runner and testicular cancer survivor Andy Hood embarks on his boldest challenge yet: The Great Doughnut Run – a 50-kilometre route connecting 19 Krispy Kreme stores across the capital in a single day.

Andy, already known for turning personal adversity into record-breaking adventures, is putting purpose back in motion. From running over 50K to Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm to thank him for inadvertently prompting a life-saving cancer check, to conquering the grueling Tour du Mont Blanc twice, Andy has turned miles into momentum, raising over £12,000 for cancer and mental health charities along the way.

Now, he’s running for something a little sweeter – and just as meaningful.

“I love running – and I love Krispy Kreme,” says Andy. “So why not combine the two? The Great Doughnut Run is going to be tough on the legs, but easy on the taste buds. Huge thanks to the Krispy Kreme team for backing this crazy idea.”

50K through London visiting 19 Krispy Kreme stores. Delicious.

The Great Doughnut Run kicks off at Krispy Kreme’s flagship Oxford Street store before charting a sugar-laced route through Hammersmith, Fulham, Waterloo, Canary Wharf, and beyond, finally looping back to where it all began – ideally with one last celebratory doughnut in hand.

Behind the doughnuts and distance lies a deeper mission: raising awareness for men’s health and proving that cancer isn’t the end – it’s the beginning of something powerful.

Andy is proudly supporting two life-changing charities on his journey: ChemoHero and Macmillan Cancer Support, both of which provide vital resources for cancer patients and their families.

A recent message from Macmillan cheered him on:“Best wishes for The Great Doughnut Run, Andy! We ‘doughnut’ know what we’d do without the support of people like you.”

As November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, The Great Doughnut Run serves as a timely reminder of resilience, recovery, and the unexpected power of purpose – with a few sprinkles on top.

Event Details:🗓 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

📍 Start/Finish: Krispy Kreme, Oxford Street, London

🏃‍♂️ Distance: 50 kilometres

🍩 Stops: 19 Krispy Kreme stores across London