Durham City Run Festival

2025 ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
TAKE ON THE HISTORIC STREETS OF DURHAM FOR A MIDSUMMER EVENING OF RACING IN THE DURHAM CITY RUN 5K OR 10K.
Thursday Evening – 5K and 10K races around the city’s historic landmarks
Saturday – Families on Track – family team relay event at Durham Racecourse
Look out for details of the 2025 festival on the event website. Make sure you follow us on social media to be the first to know!

Two races and one unforgettable finish! The World Heritage Site provides the stunning backdrop to this exciting event that chases through the narrow cobbled streets and along the beautiful River Wear with the imposing 900 year old Cathedral always beckoning. There can hardly be a more spectacular setting for a Summer Night of racing and fun. Tell me more, tell me more!

The 5k and 10k races will take place on Thursday evening. Whichever you elect for, you will finish at the spectacular Palace Green. With a little luck you may have produced your own historical performance to match the surrounding splendour!

  • Medal and goody bag for all finishers
  • Secure baggage drop
  • Electronic Chip Timing
  • Post race massage
  • Prizes for top 3 male and female and first V40, V50, V60, V70

Find out more and enter now at durhamcityrunfestival.com

Event Details
£23.50-£25.50
10K
Early Bird Prices Until 28th Feb

Early Bird Prices

£25.50 Unaffiliated

£23.50 Affiliated

£14.50
5K
Early Bird Prices Until 28th Feb

Early Bird Prices

£14.50

£45
Families on Track

A team costs £45 whether it’s 3, 4 or 5 members

Each team must have a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 5

There must be at least one team member over 18

The team captain must be over 18

There must be at least one team member under 16

The minimum age to take part is 4 years old

Event Details
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