18 July 2024 - 20 July 2024
7:00PM - 5:00PM
Various locations around Durham
Prices vary depending on which event you choose to enter.
A highlight of the summer in Durham is the joyous celebration of running for all levels and ages that is the Durham City Run Festival (DCRF). The 8th festival takes place from Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 July, with our support as a major partner.
Two Durham City Run Festival participants running on Palace Green in front of Durham Cathedral.
Events take place in and around the historic setting of Durham City centre, and include the ever-popular 10K and 5K races, the time-busting Run Like A Legend Mile challenge, Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track to include those with littler legs, XO urban orienteering, and more. Come along and take part!
A rolling road closure programme will be in effect over the course of the festival and bus routes will be impacted. Closures start from 3pm on Thursday 18 July.
>> Detailed information on the road closures in Durham City over the course of the festival can be read here.
For further information and to enter, visit Durham City Run Festival.
7pm and 7.30pm
5K and 10K runs
Take on the historic streets of Durham for a midsummer evening of racing.
This year's runs will start at Framwelgate Waterside and finish on Palace Green in front of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle.
Various start times from 10.40am - 4.40pm
Run Like a Legend Mile
Test yourself over a 1 mile course starting and finishing at Durham racecourse.
6pm
XO Urban Orienteering
Tackle your own running route and gain points through a series of secret challenges.
Paula Radcliffe's Families on Track
3 laps of 250m, 500m, or 1K at Durham racecourse.
Each family must complete 10K in total.
Visit Durham City Run Festival for full pricing details.
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