Love Durham Run 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- C.M. Herndon Park, Durham, NC
- Distance
- 5k run/walk/roll
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.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Durham, NC
Population
288,465
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Love Durham Run 5k?
- Love Durham Run 5k is a running race held in Durham, North Carolina on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Love Durham Run 5k?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina at C.M. Herndon Park, Durham, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Love Durham Run 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Love Durham Run 5k
Sep 12, 2026