WUNC 50th Anniversary 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUNC 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $50 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Durham runs 34:21, about 11:03 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:18 and men in 31:26.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the WUNC 5K Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
324 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 324 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 380 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is WUNC 50th Anniversary 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $50, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 324 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701.
From the organizers
Lace up your shoes and join us on Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m., for our 50th Anniversary 5K on the American Tobacco Trail!
Whether you’re an avid runner or a casual walker, we look forward to seeing you and celebrating our first 50 years of community connection and companionship.
Our race route is an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail, starting from the American Tobacco Historic District.
Your registration includes a race bib and a commemorative T-shirt for everyone who registers by September 24 and supports our vital public service.