DURHAM CITY RUN FESTIVAL 2026
July 16, 2026 @ July 16, 2026 - July 16, 2026
Join #TEAMREDSKY in the Durham City Run Festival and Help Red Sky Foundation Save Every Heartbeat!
Thursday 16th July 2026
Run for Red Sky Foundation, the official charity partner of Durham City Runs and help us to save every heartbeat!
We help and support babies, children and adults who are born with or who may develop heart conditions in County Durham and the North East. If you are running this year, we would love you to register here for your fundraising link to raise vital funds for our charity and help us install more life saving public access defibrillators across the Cathedral City of Durham and the wider North East.
Two races and one unforgettable finish! The World Heritage Site provides the stunning backdrop to this exciting event that chases through the narrow cobbled streets and along the beautiful River Wear with the imposing 900 year old Cathedral always beckoning. There can hardly be a more spectacular setting for a Summer night of racing and fun!
The 5k and 10k races start 20 minutes apart, facing each other across the ancient Market square. Whichever you elect for, you will finish at Millennium Place, the new city centre hub. With a little luck, you may have produced your own historical performance to match the surrounding splendour!
If you run for #TeamRedSky, you’ll receive:
- #TeamRedSky running top
- Medal, tech t-shirt and goody bag for all finisher
- Free Park & Ride for all runners (Belmont Car Park ONLY, DH1 1SR)
- Secure baggage drop
- Electronic Chip Timing
- Post race massage
- Prizes for top 3 male and female and first V40, V50, V60
Pleasde note the minimum age for the 5km run is 12 years old and for the 10km it is 15 years old.