Run for Refugees 5k - Durham

Durham, United States • 22 Aug 2026

Run for Refugees 5K : Durham

World Relief Durham organizes the third Run for Refugees 5K on August 22, 2026, at Miracle Park, 473 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC 27701. The event is presented as a community gathering to welcome supporters and new friends and to recognize the diverse backgrounds of local refugee and immigrant communities. This year’s event will include partnerships with small businesses and vendors; additional details about those partners will be announced closer to the date.

Registration options specify different fees and inclusions. Paid registrations for adults include a t-shirt and professional timing for a $30 fee. Youth registration (under 18) is offered at $20 and includes a t-shirt and professional timing. Children age 5 and under may participate free with an accompanying adult; this free participation does not include a t-shirt or professional timing and does not require registration. Registrants who register by July 31 are eligible to receive a shirt.

Event logistics note Miracle Park as the location and list parking at the South Parking Deck, American Tobacco Campus. The organizer runs regular annual programs and community events in Durham related to refugee and immigrant support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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