Raleigh RunDown
Raleigh RunDown is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Raleigh, NC.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Raleigh's Fastest Mile, back on Saturday night again in 2026! All the race details can be found at RaleighRundown
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh 4 Sw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Raleigh, NC
Population
470,763
as of 2023
City Elevation
286 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 10 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?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Raleigh than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Raleigh RunDown
Aug 8, 2026