Upcoming Races in Durham

Endurance Grid lists 22 races in Durham, North Carolina, from August 2026 to May 2027.

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Races
3
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Durham

The Durham race calendar is busiest in September, October, and April. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and Sprint, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

288,465

as of 2023

City Elevation

335 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Durham, NC

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22 races in Durham

August 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in August.
Aug
28
Fri
Running
Fleet Feet x hylo Prediction Mile
737 9th St, Durham, NC
1 Mile
Avg 83° / 66°·335 ft city elevation
Aug
30
Sun
Running
Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party
6807 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 86° / 66°·335 ft city elevation

September 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

7 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in September.
Sep
9
Wed
Triathlon
Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4
Rollong View State Park, Baptist road, Durham, NC
Sprint
Avg 81° / 63°·335 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Love Durham Run 5k
C.M. Herndon Park, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 81° / 62°·335 ft city elevation
Sep
13
Sun
Running
Donate Life NC Hero Run
Herndon Park, Durham, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 80° / 62°·335 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
I AM Too Sexy 5K
602 Blackwell St, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 79° / 60°·335 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Bull City Race Fest Course Preview - Half Marathon
737 Ninth Street, Durham, NC
Avg 76° / 57°·335 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Stead Tread 5k
4704 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 79° / 59°·335 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Kids Run Durham
106 West Knox Street, Durham, NC
1 Mile
Avg 76° / 57°·335 ft city elevation

October 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

6 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
First Pentecostal Church Color Blast
511 Scott King Road, Durham, NC
Avg 74° / 54°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
3
Sat
Running
WUNC 50th Anniversary 5K
324 Blackwell St, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 74° / 54°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC
American Tobacco Trail, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 77° / 56°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
Running
Bright Futures Fun Run
Miracle League of the Triangle - Durham field, Durham, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 71° / 50°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
RunningTrail Running
Tough as Trails Race Series
Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Durham, NC
Avg 66° / 44°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Eno River Run
Eno River State Park (Fews Ford Access Area), Durham, NC
10K
Avg 66° / 44°·335 ft city elevation

November 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in November.
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Jodi 5K Run & Walk
1639 University Dr, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 62° / 39°·335 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
TROSA Turkey Trot 5K
1820 James Street, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 57° / 35°·335 ft city elevation

December 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Durham, North Carolina in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Jingle Bell LEAP 5K
Mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail - Miracle League Field, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 53° / 33°·335 ft city elevation

January 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Durham, North Carolina in January.
Jan
11
Mon
Running
RunBuds 2026
202 W NC Highway 54, Durham, NC
Avg 51° / 32°·335 ft city elevation

April 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in April.
Apr
11
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge
Riverside High School, Durham, NC
Half Marathon · 50K
Avg 69° / 45°·335 ft city elevation
Apr
24
Sat
Running
Garmin Marathon Durham
409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 73° / 49°·335 ft city elevation

May 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Durham, North Carolina in May.
May
15
Sat
Running
Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham
Bull City Running Company, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 76° / 55°·335 ft city elevation

Just Outside Durham

Races near Durham

She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)
Sun, Oct 11
UNC Wellness Center - Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC
9 mi away
Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run
Thu, Nov 12
UNC Campus / Old Well, Chapel Hill, NC
9 mi away
Leesville Community Turkey Trot
Thu, Nov 26
12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, NC
10 mi away
Cleft Palate Gallop 5K and Fun Walk
Sun, Sep 27
Old Well on UNC Chapel Hill Campus, Chapel Hill, NC
11 mi away
Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education
Sun, Nov 8
Bynum Hall, Chapel Hill, NC
11 mi away
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
Thu, Nov 26
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
11 mi away
Leftovers Trail Run
Sat, Nov 28
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
11 mi away
Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
Sat, Dec 5
160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
11 mi away
Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 Mile Race
Sun, Jan 31
Historic Occoneechee Speedway Track, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, NC
12 mi away
Solar Strides 5K
Sun, Nov 8
230 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC
12 mi away
Strides for STEM 5K
Sat, Sep 26
180 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC
12 mi away
UNC SHAC 5K
Sun, Oct 4
180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC
12 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Durham, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 22 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina, spanning 3 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Durham?
Durham hosts running, trail running, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Durham?
Races in Durham run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and October.
What race distances can you find in Durham?
Upcoming races in Durham cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and Sprint.
What other cities near Durham have races?
Nearby race cities include Chapel Hill and Raleigh.