WUNC 50th Anniversary 5K
WUNC 50th Anniversary 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Durham, NC, with an entry fee of $50.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Location
- 324 Blackwell St, Durham, NC
- Price
- $50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your shoes and join us on Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m., for our 50th Anniversary 5K on the American Tobacco Trail!
Whether you’re an avid runner or a casual walker, we look forward to seeing you and celebrating our first 50 years of community connection and companionship.
Our race route is an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail, starting from the American Tobacco Historic District.
Your registration includes a race bib and a commemorative T-shirt for everyone who registers by September 15 — and once you’ve crossed the finish line, there’s even more to enjoy!
The 5K event kicks off our free, 50th Anniversary Celebration at the American Tobacco Campus, featuring conversations and meet-and-greet opportunities with your favorite program and podcast hosts, a mini museum, live DJs, family fun, and more until 2 p.m.
There will be free parking at the North and South Decks of the American Tobacco Historic District.
Register now — and see you soon!
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
74°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
24%
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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WUNC 50th Anniversary 5K
Oct 3, 2026