Durham City Run Festival 2025

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  • Date Thu 17th July 2025
  • Time 19:00
  • Location Durham, County Durham
  • Price £14.50 - £27.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Durham City Run Festival 2025, taking place on Thursday, July 17th, in the scenic city of Durham, County Durham! Organized by Events of the North in partnership with Durham University and supported by Durham County Council, this vibrant festival promises to be a highlight of the summer.

On July 17th, kick off the festivities with the thrilling Durham City 5K race starting at 19:00, followed by the exciting 10K race at 19:30. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, there’s a race for everyone to enjoy. The fun continues on Saturday, July 19th, with Paula’s Families on Track at Durham Racecourse, where families can engage in a variety of activities and races. Join us for a fantastic celebration of running, community, and health in the heart of Durham!

Durham City Run Festival 2025

Thu 17th July 2025

Logo for the Durham City Run Festival. Features colorful geometric shapes, a stylized castle tower, and the text "Durham City Run Festival" in bold. Below is "In partnership with Durham University," accompanied by the university's logo. Durham City Run Festival 2025 event image Durham City Run Festival 2025 event image Durham City Run Festival 2025 event image Durham City Run Festival 2025 event image Map of the Durham City Run 5K route, showing start and finish points. The route highlights 1K, 2K, 3K, and 4K markers, with paths running near the river and landmarks like Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral. Map of the Durham City Run 10K route. The start is marked near the Radisson. The path loops through the city, with kilometer markers at each point. Key landmarks include the Durham Castle and Cathedral near the halfway mark. Finish line is clearly indicated.

Organiser's Description

Events of the North in partnership with Durham University and supported by Durham County Council are excited to announce the return of the Durham City Run Festival from 17th-19th July 2025.

The Durham City 5K and 10K races return on Thursday, followed by Paula’s Families on Track on Saturday at Durham Racecourse. There's something for everyone, even if you’ve never run before!

THURSDAY 17TH JULY - Durham City 5K (19:00) and 10K (19:30)

SATURDAY 19TH JULY - Paula's Families on Track

Races

  • 10K Unaffiliated

    Unaffiliated

    Thu 17th July 2025 (19:30)

    £25.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 5K Affiliated/Unaffiliated

    Thu 17th July 2025 (19:00)

    £14.50

    CLOSED
  • 10K Unaffiliated

    Thu 17th July 2025 (19:30)

    £27.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 5K Affiliated/Unaffiliated

    Thu 17th July 2025 (19:00)

    £16.50

    Booking for more than 1?

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Framwelgate Waterside, Durham, DH1 5TA, United Kingdom

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