Fri 14 Jul 2023 Durham, County Durham, UK

Durham City Run Festival | 5K

This midsummer evening race explores Durham's historic centre, providing the perfect backdrop to your run, whether it's a PB effort or your first 5K!

  • Fri 14 Jul 2023
The Racecourse, Durham

5K

19:00

£14

Age 11 & over

  • 5 km road running

Overview

Explore medieval streets as you join friends and family in a race through the historic city of Durham.

Both the 5K and 10K races take place on Friday evening, with the cool summer evening air helping you to tackle the city's hilly streets. Starting in the city centre, the route for both distances passes Durham's historic landmarks, including its 900-year-old cathedral, to finish at Millennium Palace. The following day, families of all ages run together in the Families on Track race, after which runners of all abilities are invited to take on the Run Like a Legend Mile, testing their pace on this stunning route.

From competitive races and speedy time trials to relaxed runs as a family, this midsummer festival of running has something for everyone - including a buzzing event village!

Highlights

  • A historic setting

    Durham's medieval castle and cathedral are listed as a World Heritage Site.

  • A family-friendly festival

    The Families on Track event encourages parents and children to run together.

  • A unique time trial

    Topple your PB in the Run Like a Legend Mile.

  • A weekend of running

    Taking place across Friday and Saturday, races include a competitive 5K and 10K.

This event is part of Durham City Run Festival.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Hilly
  • Mass start
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt

Entries

  • Age 11 & over
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Fri 14 Jul 2023
  • #2 of 4
The Racecourse, Durham

10K

19:20

£23-£25

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 15 Jul 2023
  • #3 of 4
The Racecourse, Durham

Families on Track

10:30

£45

Age 4 & over

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 15 Jul 2023
  • #4 of 4
The Racecourse, Durham

Run Like a Legend Mile

10:40

£9

Age 7 & over

  • 1 mile multi terrain running