Durham City Run Festival
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Durham City Run Festival
The Durham City Run Festival stages evening road races through Durham’s historic centre and a separate family relay at Durham Racecourse. The Thursday evening programme includes city-centre road races that pass narrow cobbled streets and run alongside the River Wear, with both races finishing at Palace Green by the 900 year old Cathedral.
Event offerings:
- 5K
- 10K
- Families on Track team relay
Race services include a medal and goody bag for all finishers, secure baggage drop, electronic chip timing and post-race massage. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers and to the first competitors in the V40, V50, V60 and V70 categories. A £2 discount for UK Athletics club members is applied at checkout.
Age and team requirements are specified for each event. The 10K has a minimum age of 15. The 5K has a minimum age of 12. Families on Track is a team relay for three to five members, with at least one member over 18, the team captain over 18, and at least one member under 16; the minimum age to take part is 4 years old. A single team entry fee applies whether the team has three, four or five members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
