Running of the Bulls 8K
- Date Sat 5th June 2027
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Durham, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 18th Running of the Bulls 8K, taking place on Saturday, June 5th, 2027, in the vibrant city of Durham! This premier community road race invites participants to enjoy a scenic 8K course that winds through the historic neighborhoods of downtown Durham, the American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park, and Old North Durham, culminating in an exciting lap around the warning track of the historic Old Durham Athletic Park.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this chip-timed event promises an unforgettable experience. All 8K participants will receive a stylish Brooks tech tee, and there are cash prizes and Brooks shoes for overall winners. Families can also join in the fun with a special kids’ chip-timed lap of the warning track, complete with fun cowbell awards! After crossing the finish line, celebrate with a DJ, refreshing iced coffee, tasty snacks, and even local beer! Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of community, competition, and camaraderie in Durham!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this chip-timed event promises an unforgettable experience. All 8K participants will receive a stylish Brooks tech tee, and there are cash prizes and Brooks shoes for overall winners. Families can also join in the fun with a special kids’ chip-timed lap of the warning track, complete with fun cowbell awards! After crossing the finish line, celebrate with a DJ, refreshing iced coffee, tasty snacks, and even local beer! Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of community, competition, and camaraderie 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/]
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. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th June 2027 (7:15AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 01 FEB 27Take 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 5th June 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 FEB 27Children 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 5th June 2027 (8:45AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 FEB 27Children 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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