Durham City Run Festival

Thu, Jul 16, 2026
United Kingdom
Durham
100% asphalt
durhamcityrunfestival.com
AIMS
10K
5K
road_run

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Road runs in United Kingdom, Durham

Distances

Running
10K
10 km
Start: Jul 18, 07:30 AM
28.50 EUR
Running
5K
5 km
Start: Jul 18, 07:00 AM
17.50 EUR

About

A midsummer evening 5K and 10K through historic Durham city centre, celebrating community with music, landmarks, and a festive finish at Palace Green. Organised by Events of the North in partnership with Durham County Council.

Catering & aid stations

On-course water stations (aid stations) provided; not specified whether solid food is available.

Pacers

Scheduled start waves on 2026-07-18 at 19:00 (5K) and 19:30 (10K). Exact pacer times/targets per wave are not specified on the inspected pages; refer to the event’s official Regntag / pace zone information when published.

Results

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Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Durham

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan6°1°

↑ 08:22

↓ 16:11

Feb7°1°

↑ 07:31

↓ 17:13

Mar9°2°

↑ 06:22

↓ 18:11

Apr11°4°

↑ 06:04

↓ 20:11

May14°7°

↑ 05:01

↓ 21:07

Jun17°10°

↑ 04:31

↓ 21:46

Jul19°12°

↑ 04:51

↓ 21:36

Aug18°12°

↑ 05:44

↓ 20:41

Sep16°10°

↑ 06:41

↓ 19:25

Oct13°7°

↑ 07:37

↓ 18:10

Nov9°4°

↑ 07:39

↓ 16:06

Dec6°2°

↑ 08:25

↓ 15:41

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Race number
Timing chip
Event goody bag

Nike Paula’s Families on Track T-shirt (team events)
Medal
Nike race tote

Prices & signup

5K17.50 EUR
10K28.50 EUR

FAQ

What time do the races start?

5K starts at 19:00 and 10K starts at 19:30 on race day (subject to wave starts).

What is the route like?

A road race through Durham city centre, finishing at Palace Green with iconic cathedral views.

What is included in my entry?

Race number, timing chip, event goody bag, Nike Paula’s Families on Track T-shirt for team entries, medal, and Nike race tote.

Are there water stations?

Yes, there are on-course water stations (aid stations).

Is there a closing date for entry?

Entries close midnight on Monday 13 July 2026 or when sold out.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:52:43 PM

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