Running of the Bulls 8K
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Durham, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 18th Running of the Bulls 8K in Durham on Saturday, May 30th, 2026! This premier community road race invites participants to experience a scenic 8K course that weaves through the vibrant and historic neighborhoods of downtown Durham, including the American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park, and Old North Durham. Runners will finish with a thrilling lap around the warning track of the iconic Old Durham Athletic Park.
The event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community and fitness, featuring in-person chip-timing, a Brooks tech tee for all participants, and exciting cash prizes along with Brooks shoes for overall winners. Kids can join in the fun with a special chip-timed lap of the warning track, complete with delightful cowbell awards! To top it all off, enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ, refreshing iced coffee, tasty snacks, and local beer at the finish line. Whether you're running or volunteering, the Running of the Bulls 8K is an event you won't want to miss!
The event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community and fitness, featuring in-person chip-timing, a Brooks tech tee for all participants, and exciting cash prizes along with Brooks shoes for overall winners. Kids can join in the fun with a special chip-timed lap of the warning track, complete with delightful cowbell awards! To top it all off, enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ, refreshing iced coffee, tasty snacks, and local beer at the finish line. Whether you're running or volunteering, the Running of the Bulls 8K is an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 18TH RUNNING OF DURHAMS PREMIERE COMMUNITY ROAD RACE!
This scenic course will wind through the historic and revitalized neighborhoods of downtown Durham, American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park and Old North Durham neighborhoods, and finish with a lap of the warning track inside the historic Old Durham Athletic Park!
This race is proudly sponsored by Law Office of James Scott Farrin [https://www.farrin.com/] and presented by Bull City Running Co. [https://bullcityrunning.com/]
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
- In-person chip-timed 8K throughout downtown Durham
- Kids chip-timed lap of the warning track of the Durham Athletic Park (+ cowbell awards!)
- Brooks tech tee for all 8K participants
- Cash prizes and Brooks shoes for overall winners
- DJ, iced coffee, chocolate mile, watermelon, snacks & local beer at the finish!
Not planning to run? Please sign up to VOLUNTEER [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj3KWJkvS8m07CUFHDzjePofkAmUSJxANfiZX_7VQTJjQRsg/viewform]!
This scenic course will wind through the historic and revitalized neighborhoods of downtown Durham, American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park and Old North Durham neighborhoods, and finish with a lap of the warning track inside the historic Old Durham Athletic Park!
This race is proudly sponsored by Law Office of James Scott Farrin [https://www.farrin.com/] and presented by Bull City Running Co. [https://bullcityrunning.com/]
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
- In-person chip-timed 8K throughout downtown Durham
- Kids chip-timed lap of the warning track of the Durham Athletic Park (+ cowbell awards!)
- Brooks tech tee for all 8K participants
- Cash prizes and Brooks shoes for overall winners
- DJ, iced coffee, chocolate mile, watermelon, snacks & local beer at the finish!
Not planning to run? Please sign up to VOLUNTEER [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj3KWJkvS8m07CUFHDzjePofkAmUSJxANfiZX_7VQTJjQRsg/viewform]!
Races
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8K Road Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDTake the 8K tour of Downtown Durham in one of Bull City's oldest and most iconic road races. Finish with a lap of the warning track inside the historic Durham Athletic Park! -
Kids Run (Age 0-6)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSEDChildren ages 0-6 will start at the first base line foul pole with Wool E. Bull of the Durham Bulls and run the warning track of Historic Durham Athletic Park finishing near 3rd base for the 1/4 mile race. Each participant will receive a personalized bib, chip time, and a finisher's cowbell! -
Kids Run (Age 7-12)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSEDChildren ages 7-12 will start at the first base line foul pole with Wool E. Bull of the Durham Bulls and run the warning track of Historic Durham Athletic Park finishing near 3rd base for the 1/4 mile race. Each participant will receive a personalized bib, chip time, and a finisher's cowbell!
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Location
Historic Durham Athletic Park, Durham, 27701, NC, United States
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