Thu 16 - Sat 18 Jul 2026 Durham, County Durham, UK

Durham City Run Festival

Experience a midsummer evening of running around some of Durham’s most iconic historic landmarks, and collect a medal and goody bag to celebrate your achievement.

3 races

  • Thu 16 Jul
  • #1 of 3
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, Durham

5K

19:00

Age 11 & over

£13.50-£15.50

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 16 Jul
  • #2 of 3
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, Durham

10K

19:30

Age 15 & over

£24.50-£26.50

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • #3 of 3
The Racecourse, Durham

Paulas Families on Track

11:00

Age 4 & over

£35-£45

  • 10 km track and field

Event overview

Paula’s Families on Track will also be returning in 2026. Get the whole family active in this team relay, complete with fancy dress, fun activities and different lap lengths for everyone to get involved! Feel the buzz in the city from the Durham City Run Festival, a celebration of running in the local community!

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Teams

Location

  • Secure bag storage

Races at event

  • Thu 16 Jul
  • #1 of 3
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, Durham
5K

19:00

Age 11 & over

£13.50-£15.50

  • 5 km road running
  • Thu 16 Jul
  • #2 of 3
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, Durham
10K

19:30

Age 15 & over

£24.50-£26.50

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • #3 of 3
The Racecourse, Durham
Paulas Families on Track

11:00

Age 4 & over

£35-£45

  • 10 km track and field

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