Bull City Race Fest
Race Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Durham, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC25013BDS · Bull City Race Fest Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9111 years running
~1,022 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
USATF certified · 4 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 26 states
winner 1:14:14
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Bull City Race Fest?
The Bull City Race Fest is held on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Where does the Bull City Race Fest take place?
It takes place in Durham, North Carolina.
What distances does the Bull City Race Fest offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.
Is the Bull City Race Fest course flat and good for a PR?
The Bull City Race Fest is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
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