Running of the Bulls 8K
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Event details
The Running of the Bulls 8K takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Durham, NC, at the Historic Durham Athletic Park (27701). This is the 18th running of the event. The program includes an 8K Road Race and two kids runs organized by age groups: ages 0-6 and ages 7-12. Entry fees listed for the events are $40 for the 8K and $10 for each kids run. Registration opens February 1, 2026.
Course, access and rules
The course passes through downtown Durham, the American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park and Old North Durham neighborhoods, and finishes with a lap of the warning track inside the historic Old Durham Athletic Park. Strollers are permitted. Dogs and headphones are not permitted. The event is presented by Bull City Running Co.; other listed sponsors include Brooks Running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.