Stead Tread 5k

  • Date Sun 27th September 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Durham, North Carolina
  • Price $36.85
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Stead Tread 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in beautiful Durham! This vibrant event features a 3.1-mile course that welcomes both runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. As a fantastic way to promote health and community spirit, the Stead Tread not only honors the legacy of Dr. Eugene Stead, a prominent figure at Duke University Medical Center, but also supports the Lincoln Community Health Center, which provides essential healthcare services to underserved patients in the area.

With registration fees set at $35 per person and free entry for Lincoln patients and kids 12 and under, this is an inclusive event for everyone. Don't miss your chance to snag a t-shirt by registering before September 1st! Participants can compete for various awards, including fastest overall times, age group winners, and even prizes for the best costume and fastest pets. Gather your friends, family, and furry companions for a day of fun, fitness, and community support at the Stead Tread 5K!

Organiser's Description

The Stead Tread is a 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk organized by the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Duke University Medical Center. All proceeds benefit the Lincoln Community Health Center [https://lincolnchc.org/], a clinic dedicated to meeting the health care needs of medically underserved patients in Durham.

The Stead Tread is named for Dr. Eugene Stead, Chairman of Medicine at Duke from 1947-1967. Our event carries forward his legacy of community service and contributions in the Duke and Durham communities.

REGISTRATION FEES:

* $35 per person
* FREE for Lincoln patients and for kids 12 years and younger

Registrations will not be reimbursed if the event is cancelled due to weather.

GIVEAWAY:
Sign up by September 1st to guarantee a t-shirt. After this date, we will do our best to provide you with a t-shirt but size and availability are not guaranteed.

AWARDS:
Top 3 overall (Male / Female / Nonbinary)
Fastest Duke Internal Medicine resident (Male / Female)
Fastest Lincoln patient (Male / Female)
Fastest Housestaff not in the Duke Internal Medicine Program (1)
Fastest Faculty (Male / Female)
Fastest Duke student (Male / Female)
Fastest Duke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 12 and under (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 13-18 (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 50-69 (Male / Female)
Fastest Age 70+ (1)
Fastest Stroller (1)
Fastest Pet (1)
Best Costume (1)

*Additional prizes to be announced at the event!
*Only chip-timed participants will be eligible for awards.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $1.85 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 27th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $36.85

    CLOSED
    The event will be on rain or shine! 1. Race Day Schedule: 7:30-8:30- Check-in, Race Bib and T-shirt pick-up Please aim to arrive at Solite Park by 8:30 at the latest to ensure that you have adequate time to park, check in, get your T-shirt, and take care of any other necessary business prior to the start of the race T-shirts must be picked up in person at the race they will not be sent to you! 9:00 - Race start Water bottles, bananas, and snack bars will be available 2. Parking: Very limited parking is available at Solite Park (4704 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713) Overflow Parking: Street parking is available across Fayetteville Road along United Drive, as well as in the Triangle Printing Parking Lot (514 United Dr, Durham, NC 27713) After using overflow parking, please follow the American Tobacco Trail to safely cross Fayetteville Road to Solite Park Race start will be clearly marked with signs directing participants from the parking area 3. Same-day sign-ups are welcome and can register on arrival to the race location, but we strongly encourage you to sign up before you arrive! We will do our best to provide your t-shirt size for same-day registrations, but this is not guaranteed. 4. Feel free to bring jog strollers (our course on the American Tobacco Trail is fully paved). There is no charge for kids 12 and under. 5. The racecourse is an out-and-back from Solite Park to Woodcroft Pkwy along the American Tobacco Trail. The loop around Solite Park at the beginning and end of the race is a little different this year so make sure to check out the course map on the website ahead of time.

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4704 Fayetteville Road, Durham, 27713, NC, United States

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