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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About the Bull City Race Fest

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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Race weekend

Sunday, October 18

7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

7:45 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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Bull City Race Fest FAQ

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.

What is the weather usually like for the Bull City Race Fest?

Over the 6 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2026), it averaged 49°F at the start and 54°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2023).

What was the hottest Bull City Race Fest?

Of the 6 years on record, 2025 was the warmest, reaching 61°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 42°F.

What was the windiest Bull City Race Fest?

Of the 6 years on record, 2025 was the windiest, with wind averaging 9 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 0 mph.

Bull City Race Fest weather history

Based on 6 years of data

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51°F

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Bull City Race Fest Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	42°/45°	-	34°
2025 Bull City Race Fest Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2025	59°/61°	-	55°
2024 Bull City Race Fest Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	42°/50°	-	43°
2023 Bull City Race Fest Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2023	52°/56°	Light	48°
2022 Bull City Race Fest Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	53°/59°	-	50°
2021 Bull City Race Fest Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	46°/51°	-	42°