2026 Run for Refugees 5k
2026 Run for Refugees 5k is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Durham, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 473 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
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
84°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Durham, NC
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.
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2026 Run for Refugees 5k
Aug 22, 2026