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Bull City Race Fest

Durham, NC, USA · October 18, 2026
clear-day42°·49° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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42°at start
58° high
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Dry

Cool start, breezy conditions

Runners will face temperatures starting at 41°F and rising to 51°F, with a steady breeze from the NE at 15 mph. With humidity at 58% and a dew point of 31°F, conditions are manageable but chilly. Runners should consider a throwaway layer for the pre-race wait and may need to adjust pacing for the wind during the race.

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Race Info

Bull City Race Fest is a half marathon held each October in Durham, North Carolina, starting and finishing at the American Tobacco Campus. The course runs through downtown Durham, Duke University, and several historic neighborhoods. A 5K over part of the same area starts shortly after the half marathon. The race benefits the Duke Cancer Institute and finishes with a food-truck festival at Diamond View Park.

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When is the 2026 Bull City Race Fest?

The 2026 Bull City Race Fest will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Bull City Race Fest?

The time limit for the Bull City Race Fest is 3.25 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Bull City Race Fest?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 41°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 6 years of data
Avg Temp
59°F
L:50° H:59°
RunScore
8
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Rain Freq
0%
0 of 6 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2026 Bull City Race Fest

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2026
clear-day
42°/49°-
8

2025 Bull City Race Fest

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain.

2025
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59°/66°-
8

2024 Bull City Race Fest

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
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44°/58°-
8

2023 Bull City Race Fest

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.

2023
partly-cloudy-day
54°/57°-
8

2022 Bull City Race Fest

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2022
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54°/66°-
9

2021 Bull City Race Fest

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2021
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47°/56°-
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