Running of the Bulls 8K was held on May 30, 2026.
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Running of the Bulls 8K
Historic Durham Athletic Park
Sat, May 30, 2026 at 07:15:00
About this event
JOIN US FOR THE 18TH RUNNING OF DURHAM’S PREMIERE COMMUNITY ROAD RACE! This scenic course will wind through the historic and revitalized neighborhoods of downtown Durham, American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park and Old North Durham neighborhoods, and finish with a lap of the warning track inside the historic Old Durham Athletic Park! This race is proudly sponsored by Law Office of James Scott Farrin and presented by Bull City Running Co. RACE HIGHLIGHTS:- In-person chip-timed 8K throughout downtown Durham- Kids chip-timed lap of the warning track of the Durham Athletic Park (+ cowbell awards!)- Brooks tech tee for all 8K participants- Cash prizes and Brooks shoes for overall winners- DJ, iced coffee, chocolate mile, watermelon, snacks & local beer at the finish! Not planning to run? Please sign up to VOLUNTEER!
Distances & pricing
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