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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • 5K
  • 5 km
  • Durham
  • Event dates –
  • Entry from £18
  • Past event

Durham City Run Festival 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

true cost £148

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Decision summary

Durham City Run Festival 5K at a glance

Entry fee
£18

Lower than 78% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
31/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
30 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Durham City Run Festival 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Trail
Scenery
City, Historic, Riverside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where does the Durham City Run Festival 5K route go?

The Durham City Run Festival 5K route starts at Outside the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham city centre (DH1 5TA) and finishes at Beneath the backdrop of Durham Cathedral and Castle, on the Palace Green / World Heritage Site. Underfoot, expect road and cobbled streets through the historic city centre, with riverside sections along the River Wear. It passes Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, River Wear, Palace Green and Durham city centre cobbled streets. Both the 5K and 10K finish beneath Durham Cathedral and Castle at the World Heritage Site.

What should runners know on race day for the Durham City Run Festival 5K?

Secure baggage drop provided. Electronic chip timing and post-race massage available.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Community
  • Nighttime

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Secure baggage drop provided
Medal
Medal and goody bag for all finishers

Access and course status

Start
Outside the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham city centre (DH1 5TA)
Finish
Beneath the backdrop of Durham Cathedral and Castle, on the Palace Green / World Heritage Site

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road and cobbled streets through the historic city centre, with riverside sections along the River Wear
Landmarks
Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, River Wear, Palace Green, Durham city centre cobbled streets
Notable features
  • Both the 5K and 10K finish beneath Durham Cathedral and Castle at the World Heritage Site
  • the 900-year-old Cathedral is a signature backdrop
  • Electronic chip timing and post-race massage available
  • prizes for top 3 male/female and V40, V50, V60, V70 categories
  • Paula's Families On Track is a family team relay on Saturday 18 July 2026 with fancy dress, fun activities and varied lap lengths for all generations

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£18
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£148
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 27°CTypical temperature
  • 14 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 31Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

How much does the Durham City Run Festival 5K cost?

The adult entry fee is £18, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £148 including modelled travel and accommodation.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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