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Join us for the 2nd Annual Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run on Saturday, February 28th, 2026!
This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement to bring smiles and support to children with critical illnesses and their families. Every dollar raised goes directly to Preston’s League, a nonprofit that delivers weekly wish lists to patients and caregivers in the Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit.
Why You’ll Love It:
-A fun, untimed 5K where you’ll be splashed with vibrant color powder!
-Perfect for runners, walkers, and anyone who loves a good time for a great cause.
-Make memories while making an impact!
We welcome local businesses to join the fun—set up a table at the race and share your products or services with our community!
For more information about Preston's League, please visit www.prestonsleague.org
Race Information:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Duke East Campus
Check- In: 9:00 AM
Race Starts: 10:00 AM
New sign-ups after 2/15 are NOT guarenteed a t-shirt, please wear a white shirt. Thanks!
Are you a Duke Student and want to sign up for the race using food points?
Donate food points to Feed Every Devil Feed Every Devil and then complete the below google form to sign up for the race!
https://forms.gle/cz6zwfnAJSwCw5RM6
Are you a member of Girls on the Run?
Sign up as a student runner or complete the google form below!
The goal of the Mini Milers is to promote the activity of running through fun, dynamic running-related games and exercises. We want to help your children increase their respective levels of endurance by working up to a consistent regimen of running by the end of the program. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate with their children! We offer multiple programs a year in Spring, early Summer, and in the Fall. Dates: March 1st through April 11th
When: Sundays from 3 to 4 pm
Where: Creekside Elementary School - 5321 State Rd 1114, Durham, NC 27707
Cost: $75 for 1 participant, 10% discount for siblings (will automatically apply in cart) - includes some Mini-Milers Swag! We do not want cost to be a barrier for anyone who wants to participate. Please reach out to [email protected] to get an adjusted entry if you need.
End of season fun run information coming soon.
Ages: 4-10
Space is limited, so please register early!
Bull City Morning Run – Durham, NC 💜☀️
📍 Durham, NC
⏰ 8:00AM
🏃🏽♀️ Distance: 3 Miles
📩 The direct meet-up location will be sent within 12 hours before the run date.
☕ Post-run, we will meet at : Gossip Tea Lounge
All paces are welcome — this is your pace, your race.
Security will be present to ensure a safe experience. Please leave belongings in your car or a secure place. We are not responsible for personal items.
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On 7:00pm Friday, April 10th, 2026, The Duke University Naval ROTC Battalion in conjunction will Bull City Running Company will host the 23rd Carrier Shoemaker 5k, honoring the life of former Midshipman Carrie Shoemaker, who was tragically killed on October 26th, 2001, by a drunk driver. This race will be chip-timed on a 5-kilometer course around Duke University's East Campus, located at 1304 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27708.
Run for your L...anguage! A 5k walk/run journey around the world of languages at Duke in support of the Durham Literacy Center. Participants will receive their "passport" at the start of the event and complete challenges at foreign language tables set up along the route to collect stamps.
Recruit sponsors who will support your registration with a one-time donation to the DLC
Win prizes for successfully completing a certain number of challenges
Help promote world languages on campus
Sponsored by the Trinity Language Council at Duke University, the Department of Romance Studies, and Duke Service-Learning.
Join us for some beautiful spring single track trail miles along the MST!
The 17th annual trail race will follow the beautiful Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) as it winds through the woods along the Eno River towards Falls Lake.
Not planning to run?
PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER! We need you! Thank you 🙂
NEW FOR 2026 We are updating the 12M and 50K courses due to construction at Blue Jay Point County Park.
MST 12+ Miles (Closer to 13)
MST 50 KM
All participants will receive a custom race shirt, finisher's award, and plenty of refreshments at the finish line! You can expect that we will setup a well-marked course, well-stocked aid stations, accurate results, and a good time! We will do our best to make sure you enjoy your experience!
MST 12M & 50K will be cupless! In an effort to make this a greener event, we ask that participants carry their own hydration device on the course. Water and electrolyte drinks will be available at all aid stations and the finish area.
All participants will receive a custom finishers award, plus additional awards for the top 3 overall finishers (M&F) and the top overall masters finishers (M&F) in each race.
This is a trail race: very different than a road race. You will be exposed to many obstacles you would not normally see in a road race. The course is a single-track hiking trail, so there are roots, rocks, quick turns, logs, woodland critters, and possibly water to avoid. There are plenty of aid stations and volunteers on the course, but if it’s a hot day or if you think you need more fluids, we highly recommend carrying your own.
We ask that you do not run with your dog, run with an unregistered pacer, run with headphones (open ear such as Shokz are OK), run with a jog stroller, and, of course, do not litter on the trail.
This event is proudly presented by Bull City Running Co.
We are excited to announce our FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge in Durham, NC. Everyone is invited to attend our run, walk, crawl with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Project Fire Buddies.
Address: Frontier RTP Campus - 800 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Registration starts: 9am
Start time: 9:30 am - 12:30PM
Point of contact - Sherry Feggins - 919-396-0003 - [email protected]
Kwadjo Bediako - [email protected]
Sundays, April 19 - May 17, 2026
Duke Park, Durham
A 5-week, fun-focused running program for kids aged 4-10 years old!
Kids Run Durham introduces kids to running in the form of a loosely structured “track meet” that allows participants to explore distances ranging from 100 meters to 1 mile. Participants will receive a personalized race bib, finishing time each week, and a custom Kids Run Durham tee!
Each session features a group dynamic warm up, and we invite local experts to teach kids tips and techniques for building healthy, active habits. Guest speakers address a variety of topics relevant to health, wellness, and running such as physical activity, nutrition, sportsmanship, and proper running form.
**We offer a 3pm and 4pm session, which you can select when you register!
Race Benefactor
As a non-profit serving impoverished and homeless children and families, Note in the Pocket started with a simple mission: to clothe children with dignity and love. Note in the Pocket believes that it is unacceptable that children are limited in their educational and social development because they do not have appropriate clothes for school.
We have a goal to clothe 12,00 children and families from across the Triangle in 2026. Proceeds from this event help to make that happen.
To learn more about us visit our website www.noteinthepocket.org
The Glass Jug Beer Lab and Bull City Running Co. are proud to present the 5th annual Bull City Beer Mile on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Downtown Durham's Central Park.
What is a Beer Mile?
A 1-mile drinking race combining running and speed drinking. Typically, the race takes place on a 1/4-mile running track (flat). We will be running around Central Park (not flat!). The race begins with the consumption of a 12-oz beer (RUN DRM lager brewed by The Glass Jug Beer Lab), followed by a 1/4 mile lap around the park. The second lap continues similarly; another 12-oz beer is consumed before commencing the running of the second lap. This process is repeated for the next two laps. Following the completion of the fourth beer and fourth running lap, you will cross the finish line!
Competitors must be 21 years old or older. Additionally, there are 2-person and 4-person relay competition options!
Every participant or team not only receives four 12-ounce beers to consume as part of the race, but the first 300 registrants will also receive a Beer Mile headband, cooling towel, and sticker to take home with them!
Be sure to check out the optional add-ons for some new Beer Mile swag, including Beer Mile t-shirts, quick-dry hats, socks, glassware, and more!
The top 3 individual men and women, as well as the fastest 4-person and 2-person relay teams, will receive (huge) Bull City Beer Mile medals that double as bottle openers, plus a prize pack from Hoka, the official shoe brand of the Bull City Beer Mile!
Party in the Park
This is more than just a race...it's a party! With heats running from 2:30 PM until 5 PM, the party will continue until 6:30 PM. We'll have DJ Gummy keeping things popping, with food available on site, and The Glass Jug mobile beer trailer parked in Durham Central Park, providing all the refreshments!
Runners and spectators are encouraged to hang out in the park to cheer on the runners and enjoy a beer of their own during the race. The after-party will continue in the park until 6:30 PM with The Glass Jug taproom remaining open until 12:00 AM.
Parking
Parking will be available at the Durham Center Parking Garage at the corner of Foster and W Morgan St., as well as at the Farmer's Market lot on Morris Street.
Please drink and run responsibly!
The Garmin Marathon Series is a celebration of community, connection and the joy of running. Created for runners, by runners, these races blend competition with a fun, welcoming atmosphere for athletes of all levels.
Garmin Marathon Durham will highlight the bustling area, including historic landmarks such as the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the vibrant campus of Duke University. The course design shows off the city’s urban heritage, rolling hills and scenic trails.
Sign up today!
Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure
Every year, "Lookin' For A Cure 5K" events light up cities across the United States. These events are not just about running, they are about igniting awareness, and unity in the fight against Ocular Melanoma. By participating, you're not only support groundbreaking research but also bringing together individuals affected by Ocular Melanoma. We're Lookin' For a Cure in Raleigh/Durham!
A Partnership for Progress
A Cure In Sight collaborates with leading research facilities and dedicated physicians that specialize in Ocular Melanoma treatment. Together, we channel the net proceeds from these events into ongoing research projects and patient support programs. Your involvement directly contributes to advancing the quest for a cure.
Your Steps Matter
Come be a part of Lookin' For a Cure Raleigh/Durham on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at Bull City Running Company South Durham from 7:00 AM to 10 AM and join A Cure In Sight for a walk or run that goes beyond the scenic beauty that you will experience during the race. Together, we'll take steps to combat Ocular Melanoma, a rare eye cancer that is diagnosed in approximately 3,000 new cases each year across the United States. Bring your friends and family, start a team and begin fundraising to help us reach our goal. All ages are welcome to walk or run with us.
Experience Beauty While You Run
Embark on a picturesque journey along the American Tobacco Trail as the race unfolds on a scenic looped course, offering you a unique opportunity to connect with nature while contributing to a noble cause.
Packet Pick Up TBD
Event Details
Location: Bull City Running Company 202 W North Carolina 54 #109, Durham, NC 27713
Race Schedule
Registration: 7:00AM
Race Start: 8:00AM
Announcements and Awards: 9:30AM
Race Swag
Guaranteed t-shirt if registered by May 1st
Finisher Medal
Finisher Medal
Food & Drink
Aid Station
Commemorative Race Bib
Free downloadable photos
Official finishers time with age group placements
Parking
Free parking is available only steps from the starting line of the race.
Link to Race Location
Course Map
Calling all UT employees! Join us on May 20 for a community 5K walk/run to raise awareness for breast cancer and support early detection efforts. The event will follow a 3.1‑mile (5K) path at the RTP location.
Whether you're onsite or remote, everyone is encouraged to participate. Remote employees can join from anywhere by choosing their own local route and walking or running alongside coworkers, family, or friends.
This 5K is a great opportunity to move your body, connect with others, and show support for the many individuals and families impacted by breast cancer. Lace up your sneakers, invite your teammates, and help us bring awareness to a cause that saves lives.
JOIN US FOR THE 18TH RUNNING OF DURHAM’S PREMIERE COMMUNITY ROAD RACE!
This scenic course will wind through the historic and revitalized neighborhoods of downtown Durham, American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park and Old North Durham neighborhoods, and finish with a lap of the warning track inside the historic Old Durham Athletic Park!
This race is proudly sponsored by Law Office of James Scott Farrin and presented by Bull City Running Co.
Strollers are permitted. Dogs and headphones are not permitted.
Not planning to run? Please sign up to VOLUNTEER!
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
World Relief Durham serves refugees and other immigrants who have settled in the U.S. through a variety of programs. Durham has long supported newcomers and their families through annual events like Durham Refugee Day, held every June.
Join us for WRD's 3rd Run for Refugees 5K on August 22, 2026! We hope to welcome WRD supporters and new friends into a community of like-minded people and celebrate the rich diversity of backgrounds in our area.
This year we are excited to announce that we are partnering with small businesses and vendors at the 5k to bring some additional life to the overall event. More details will come out closer to the date of the race.
Race Information
Date: August 22, 2026
Start time: 9:00A.M.
Location: Miracle Park: 473 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC 27701
Parking: South Parking Deck American Tobacco Campus
Registration
Children age 5 and under can participate with an adult for free (no t-shirt or timing included) - no registration required
$20 - Children Registration (under 18), T-shirt & professional timing included
$30 - Adult Registration, T-shirt & professional timing included
*Register by July 31 to receive a shirt.
Early Bird Pricing: March 1 to June 15
Regular Pricing: June 16 to August 15
Week of Pricing: August 16 August 22
Love that goes further than 3.1 miles
Through the work of the Durham Civitan Club, we're running for more than the finish line. Your participation helps impact the Durham community and beyond through our partnerships with Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Home of NC, backpacks for Durham middle and elementary students, college scholarships for Durham high school seniors, and The Civitan International Research Foundation at the University of Alabama Birmingham just to name a few.
AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE MALE AND FEMALE:
Overall First Place Male
Overall First Place Female
Male & Female: 16 & Under
Male & Female: 17 - 29
Male & Female: 30 - 39
Male & Female: 40 - 49
Male & Female: 50 - 59
Male & Female: 60+
First Place Stroller
Each participant will receive a t-shirt and custom medal. As well as a hardy cheering at the bubble finish line! Registrations after 12:01 am on September 1 will not be guaranteed a participant shirt. But all finishers will receive a finisher medal.
Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2026 Donate Life NC Hero Run! Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us as we run/walk/roll on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham and build awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation in NC!
Race Description/Details*:
The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will run an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail and finish at the park for refreshments and awards!
Parking is located at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road in Durham. Follow our signs to the starting line.
All funds support continued outreach and education statewide on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation.
Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:
5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with a timing chip, and refreshments after the event.
1-mile fun run: $20.00 per person. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a bib and the post-race party!
Sleep in Superhero: $25.00 per person. Can't run or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt!
Awards/Categories:
5K -Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Top 3 Combined Male & Female 10 & under
Top 1 Male & Female in the following age groups: 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Are you ready for the most empowering 5k event of the year?! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a first-time walker, or in between - this is for you! This co-ed 5k is designed to boost your confidence and unleash your inner power. Feel the energy, embrace the excitement, and become part of an event that celebrates strength, confidence, and fun!
Proceeds go to help mental health initiatives
Are you ready for the most empowering 5k event of the year?! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a first-time walker, or in between - this is for you! This co-ed 5k is designed to boost your confidence and unleash your inner power. Feel the energy, embrace the excitement, and become part of an event that celebrates strength, confidence, and fun!
Proceeds go to help mental health initiatives
Join us and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day and the 12th Annual Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 4th, 2025!
All proceeds will benefit the United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) a 501 3(c) non-profit charity that helps patients living with an ostomy or continent diversion through support, education and advocacy. For more information regarding ostomies visit UOAA's website at www.ostomy.org.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
To be announced
PACKET PICKUP
TO BE ANNOUNCED
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female Overall Finishers, top M/F in each age group, as well as to the top Male and Female Ostomates.
OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH
Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch provided by one or more of our sponsors. We encourage non-ostomate participants to put on a pouch for the race to improve awareness and empathy for the challenges faced by people living with ostomies.
CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM!
Once you’ve registered you have the option to CREATE a new RACE GROUP/TEAM or to JOIN one that’s already been established. This is a great way to get others in your community to Register to Participate in the Run and compete against each other. Invite family, friends, co-workers to Register, pick to be on your Race Group/Team (or start their own), order their T-Shirt & Bib and celebrate the day with you! (Please note this is NOT a Team Fundraiser. To set up a Personal or Team Fundraiser, please go to the DONATE button.)
FUNDRAISING
Raise $150 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!
Fundraising is an important aspect of our Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K. Funds raised help UOAA continue to provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and support to the ostomy and continent diversion community.
We invite you to set up your own Personal or Team Fundraiser when registering to participate in the event, or through our DONATE button at the top of this page. You can create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL address, personalize your fundraising message, and direct your friends and family to your page to join your team or sponsor you in your fundraising goal.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.
♦Fundraising award: TBD
♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $450+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
♦Fundraising award: TBD
The Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award.
SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact us at [email protected]
DONATIONS
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports, empowers and advocates for the estimated 725,000 to 1 Million people who are living with an ostomy or continent diversion across the country. Your generous donation helps us to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and to continue our mission of promoting their quality of life through information, support, advocacy and collaboration. To make a Donation or start a Fundraising Team, please click on the "DONATE" Button at the top of this page.
RUN REFERRAL PROGRAM
Invite 5 other people to register and participate in the Run with you and you will be refunded $20 on YOUR registration! Simply share your unique referral link found on your registration confirmation page (email) "Remember to invite your friends with your special URL https:// ..." The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event so even if they cannot join you where you are, they can still celebrate from afar!
NEW THIS YEAR! Event insurance is available.
5K or 1 mile out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail.
As participants run or walk the course, they will be dusted with colored corn starch!
T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrants before 9/4/26.
Awards will be given to Top 3 Male & Female finishers overall, plus the top finishers in each of the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
On the morning of the race, registration will begin at 7:00AM and the race will begin at 8:00AM. Please be in position to begin the race at 7:45AM