“I wanted to be competitive”: Winning my...

Nicole Burlinson, International, Engagement & Careers Administrator in the Business School recently participated in Durham City Run Festival’s 5K, placing first in the women’s category...

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Running enthusiasts descend on Durham for three...

Thousands of runners and spectators descended on Durham over the weekend for the biggest Durham City Run Festival to date. Over 3,000 participants had signed...

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Last chance to sign up for biggest...

Thousands of participants and spectators are expected to attend the 2023 Durham City Run Festival later this week and there’s still time to get involved....

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Prince Bishops Place Umbrella Street returns in...

Prince Bishops Place Umbrella Street will once again play and integral part to the start of the Durham City Runs 5K and 10K on the...

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Durham running festival teams up with heart...

Organisers of the Durham City Run Festival have confirmed the event’s official charity partner for 2023. The festival will work with Red Sky Foundation, which...

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Durham City Run Festival brings back World...

Organisers of the Durham City Run Festival have confirmed that races at the event will return to an iconic location this year. Entries have opened...

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Jo & Alice’s Durham City Runs Experience

What a fabulous time we had in Durham at the Durham City Runs.  There was something for everyone over the weekend.  We took part in...

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Thousands turn out in Durham at festival...

Fine weather and enthusiastic spectators welcomed over 2,000 participants at the 2022 Durham City Run Festival. Over three days, a series of races, family events...

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More events unveiled with a final call...

Runners of all ages and abilities are being urged to book a place at this year’s Durham City Run Festival before the entry deadline passes....

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A little update from our 5K Ambassadors

The recent sunshine has made us want to get out even more to run.  A slight calf injury for me has meant we’ve had to change...

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