
Love Durham Run 5k is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Durham, NC, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
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.
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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.
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
87°
Low
68°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
22%
Wind
6 mph
Host City
Population
288,465
as of 2023
City Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Love Durham Run 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Love Durham Run 5k
Sep 12, 2026