Durham City Run Festival 2026
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- Date Thu 16th July 2026
- Time 19:00
- Location Durham, County Durham
- Price £17.50 - £28.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
As you race through Durham’s charming cobbled streets and alongside the picturesque River Wear, be inspired by the majestic 900-year-old Cathedral that marks your finish line at Palace Green. With electronic chip timing, a secure baggage drop, and a post-race massage, every detail is designed for your enjoyment and comfort. Plus, all finishers will receive a medal and a goody bag, while prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, as well as the first place in age categories V40, V50, V60, and V70. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant midsummer night of running and fun!
Durham City Run Festival 2026
Thu 16th July 2026
Organiser's Description
Take on the historic streets of Durham for a midsummer evening of running in the Durham City 5K or 10K
Thursday Evening – 5K and 10K races around the city’s historic landmarks
Saturday – Families on Track – family team relay event at Durham Racecourse
Two races and one unforgettable finish! The World Heritage Site provides the stunning backdrop to this exciting event that chases through the narrow cobbled streets and along the beautiful River Wear, with the imposing 900 year old Cathedral welcoming you into the finish. There can hardly be a more spectacular setting for a Summer Night of racing and fun. Tell me more, tell me more!
The 5k and 10k races will take place on Thursday evening. Whichever you elect for, you will finish at the spectacular Palace Green. With a little luck you may have produced your own historical performance to match the surrounding splendour!
Medal and goody bag for all finishers
Secure baggage drop
Electronic Chip Timing
Post race massage
Prizes for top 3 male and female and first V40, V50, V60, V70
Races
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10k
Thu 16th July 2026 (19:30)
£28.50
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5k
Mon 16th January 7026 (19:00)
£17.50
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Route and elevation
Two races and one unforgettable finish! The World Heritage Site provides the stunning backdrop to this exciting event that chases through the narrow cobbled streets and along the beautiful River Wear with the imposing 900 year old Cathedral always beckoning. There can hardly be a more spectacular setting for a Summer Night of racing and fun.
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Location
Radisson Blu Hotel, Framwelgate Waterside, Durham, DH1 5TA, United Kingdom
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