Run for Refugees 5k - Durham

Event Overview

The Run for Refugees 5k is a 5 km running event organized by World Relief Durham (WRD). It is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026. This will be the third edition of the run.

Location & Course

The event starts and finishes at Miracle Park, located at 473 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC 27701. Parking is noted as being at the South Parking Deck of the American Tobacco Campus. The course is timed by a professional service.

Registration & Participation

Registration opens on March 1, 2026. The race is open to participants aged 6 and over. Children aged 5 and under can participate for free with a registered adult, though this does not include a t-shirt or timing.

Standard registration includes a t-shirt and professional timing. There is tiered pricing:

• Early Bird pricing is available from March 1 to June 15.
• Regular pricing runs from June 16 to August 15.
• "Week of" pricing is from August 16 to August 22.

To be guaranteed a t-shirt, registration must be completed by July 31.

Supporting the Community

The run supports the work of World Relief Durham, which provides programs for refugees and other immigrants in the local area. The event aims to build community and celebrate the diversity of backgrounds in Durham. Organizers have noted partnerships with local small businesses and vendors for the event.

Awards

Past awards have included gift cards to local businesses for the fastest overall male and female finishers, as well as for top finishers in various age categories. Medals were given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.