Running of the Bulls 8K

5.0 · 1 review
  • Date Sat 30th May 2026
  • Time 7:15AM EDT
  • Location Durham, North Carolina
  • Price $11.60 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 18th Running of the Bulls 8K on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the vibrant city of Durham! This premier community road race offers participants a scenic course that meanders through the historic and revitalized neighborhoods of downtown Durham, including the American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park, and Old North Durham. Runners will have the exciting opportunity to finish with a lap on the warning track of the iconic Old Durham Athletic Park.

Whether you're an experienced runner or a first-timer, this event promises a fun and festive atmosphere. Strollers are welcome, so bring the whole family along for a day of fitness and community spirit. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved local tradition – mark your calendars for May 30th and join us for a memorable race day in Durham!

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/]

For complete information and updates, please visit the race website [https://bullcityrunning.com/our-races/running-of-the-bulls-8k/]!

Strollers are permitted. Dogs and headphones are not permitted.

Races

  • 8K Road Race

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 30th May 2026 (7:15AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 01 FEB 26
    Take 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

    OPENS 01 FEB 26
    Children 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

    OPENS 01 FEB 26
    Children 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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Tara

Β·2 days ago

This race was so much fun. Running through downtown Durham and through beautiful neighborhoods, and there are so many people out to cheer you on. It was beautiful. There are some hills but nothing too steep or long.

Location

Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation St., Durham, 27701, NC, United States

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