North Carolina · Half Marathon · 5 Miles · 1 Mile
Bull City Race Fest
Bull City Race Fest is a half marathon, 5 Miles and 1 Mile event held in Durham, North Carolina. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5 Miles, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- register.capstoneraces.com
- Official website
- bullcityracefest.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Bull City Race Fest
A fall running festival starting at the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham, offering a half marathon, 5-mile run and 1-mile fun run through the Bull City's historic neighborhoods.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Popular Triangle fall half marathon; produced by Bull City Running
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Bull City Race Fest: common questions
- When is the Bull City Race Fest?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bull City Race Fest held?
- In Durham, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Bull City Race Fest offer?
- Half Marathon, 5 Miles and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Bull City Race Fest?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bull City Race Fest?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at register.capstoneraces.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Bull City Race Fest?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: open.
- What time does the Bull City Race Fest start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
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