Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run

Get ready for a vibrant and heartwarming experience at the Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run, returning for its second annual event on February 28, 2026, in Durham, NC. This untimed 5K race, held on the scenic Duke East Campus, is less about pace and more about participation, fun, and making a meaningful impact. Participants will embark on an enjoyable journey, navigating a course that runs along the campus roads and paths, starting and finishing in the grassy area behind the East Duke building. The approved route proceeds from the lawn at Main St and Campus Dr, towards Buchanan Blvd, circling a wall to the East Campus bridge, and then returning along the same path.

What truly sets this 5K apart is its lively atmosphere and charitable mission. Runners and walkers alike will be showered with colorful powder at various "color stations" throughout the course, transforming their white race shirts into a rainbow of memories. Every dollar raised directly benefits Preston's League, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy and essential support to children battling critical illnesses and their families in the Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit. This makes the Duke Time for Time 5K a unique opportunity to create lasting memories while contributing to a vital cause.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun, family-friendly activity, this event caters to all. Typical race day conditions in late February in Durham suggest comfortable temperatures, with highs around 59°F and lows around 37°F, and only a 15% chance of precipitation. Check-in for the event begins at 9:00 AM, with the race kicking off at 10:00 AM, promising an unforgettable morning of color, community, and charity.