From the Organizer
The Stead Tread is a 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk organized by the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Duke University Medical Center. All proceeds benefit the Lincoln Community Health Center, a clinic dedicated to meeting the health care needs of medically underserved patients in Durham.
The Stead Tread is named for Dr. Eugene Stead, Chairman of Medicine at Duke from 1947-1967. Our event carries forward his legacy of community service and contributions in the Duke and Durham communities.
Registration Fees:
- $35 per person
- Free for Lincoln patients and for kids 12 years and younger
Registrations will not be reimbursed if the event is cancelled due to weather.
Giveaway:
Sign up by September 1st to guarantee a t-shirt. After this date, we will do our best to provide you with a t-shirt but size and availability are not guaranteed.
Awards:
Top 3 overall (Male / Female / Nonbinary)
Fastest Duke Internal Medicine resident (Male / Female)
Fastest Lincoln patient (Male / Female)
Fastest Housestaff not in the Duke Internal Medicine Program (1)
Fastest Faculty (Male / Female)
Fastest Duke student (Male / Female)
Fastest Duke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 12 and under (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 13-18 (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 50-69 (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 70+ (1)
Fastest Stroller (1)
Fastest Pet (1)
Best Costume (1)
*Additional prizes to be announced at the event!
*Only chip-timed participants will be eligible for awards.
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh Durham Intl Ap, 8 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Stead Tread 5k?
- Stead Tread 5k is a running race held in Durham, North Carolina on September 27, 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 Stead Tread 5k?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina at 4704 Fayetteville Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Stead Tread 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Stead Tread 5k
Sep 27, 2026