Running of the Bulls 8K
Running of the Bulls 8K is a running race on June 5, 2027 in Durham, NC, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- June 5, 2027 (219 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
- In-person chip-timed 8K throughout downtown Durham
- Kids chip-timed lap of the warning track of the Durham Athletic Park (+ cowbell awards!)
- Brooks tech tee for all 8K participants
- Cash prizes and Brooks shoes for overall winners
- DJ, iced coffee, chocolate mile, watermelon, snacks & local beer at the finish!
Not planning to run? Please sign up to VOLUNTEER!
Events
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
61°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham, 4 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Waiting For?
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219
Days to train
- Race
- Running of the Bulls 8K
- Date
- June 5, 2027
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Running of the Bulls 8K
Jun 5, 2027