Set for October 19, 2025, Bull City Race Fest returns to the streets of Durham, NC, celebrating running, community, and local flavor. The event offers two popular distances: a half marathon and a 5-mile race, both beginning near the American Tobacco Campus and winding through Durham’s scenic neighborhoods, including Trinity Park, Duke University’s East Campus, and Duke Forest. Runners enjoy chip timing, free race photos, custom medals, and a relaxed 15-minute-per-mile pace cut-off. The finish line area features a lively post-race festival with food trucks, a beer garden, family-friendly activities, and local vendors. Organized by Capstone Event Group, the race promotes wellness and supports local charities, making it a fun and meaningful fall tradition in North Carolina’s Bull City.
Races
Half Marathon
5 km
Race Date:
19 October, 2025
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM on Sunday, 19 October 2025, from Diamond View Park at American Tobacco Campus, and winds through downtown Durham, Trinity Park, Duke University’s East Campus, Duke Forest, and the historic Forest Hills neighborhood before finishing back at the American Tobacco Campus. Organized by Capstone Event Group, the event features chip-timing, rolling hills, and a festive finish area with food trucks and beer garden in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
Weather based on historical averages.
FAQs
What is the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
How long is the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
Where does the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM on Sunday, 19 October 2025, from Diamond View Park at American Tobacco Campus, and winds through downtown Durham, Trinity Park, Duke University’s East Campus, Duke Forest, and the historic Forest Hills neighborhood before finishing back at the American Tobacco Campus. Organized by Capstone Event Group, the event features chip-timing, rolling hills, and a festive finish area with food trucks and beer garden in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon takes place in Durham, NC, USA.
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon elevation gain is 340.77 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM on Sunday, 19 October 2025, from Diamond View Park at American Tobacco Campus, and winds through downtown Durham, Trinity Park, Duke University’s East Campus, Duke Forest, and the historic Forest Hills neighborhood before finishing back at the American Tobacco Campus. Organized by Capstone Event Group, the event features chip-timing, rolling hills, and a festive finish area with food trucks and beer garden in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
How long is the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon take place?
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon takes place in Durham, NC, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
The Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon elevation gain is 340.77 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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