Run for Refugees 5k

Event Overview

• Purpose: World Relief Durham serves refugees and other immigrants who have settled in the U.S. through a variety of programs.
• Community Support: Durham has long supported newcomers and their families through annual events like Durham Refugee Day, held every June.

Event Details

• Date: August 22, 2026
• Start Time: 9:00 A.M.
• Location: Miracle Park: 473 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC 27701
• Parking: South Parking Deck American Tobacco Campus

Registration Information

• Free Entry: Children age 5 and under can participate with an adult for free (no t-shirt or timing included) - no registration required.
• Children Registration: $20 (under 18), T-shirt & professional timing included.
• Adult Registration: $30, T-shirt & professional timing included.
• Shirt Deadline: Register by July 31 to receive a shirt.

Pricing Tiers

• Early Bird Pricing: March 1 to June 15
• Regular Pricing: June 16 to August 15
• Week of Pricing: August 16 to August 22

Join Us

• Community Celebration: Join us for WRD's 3rd Run for Refugees 5K and celebrate the rich diversity of backgrounds in our area.
• Partnership: This year we are excited to announce that we are partnering with small businesses and vendors at the 5k to bring some additional life to the overall event.
• More Information: More details will come out closer to the date of the race.

Learn More

• Website: For more information, visit the official race page at Run for Refugees 5K.