Bright Futures Fun Run
About this race
Join Durham Public Schools Southwest Regional schools for our 3-Mile & 1-Mile Run Sunday, October 11th @ 8:00 am. This is a great way to show your love for our Durham Public Schools and be together with our community. The race will begin and end at the Miracle League of the Triangle's Durham field, featuring a fun, block-party-style event. Our Southwest region schools include: Jordan High School, Lakewood Montessori Middle School, Sherwood Githens Middle School, Lakewood Elementary School, Forest View Elementary School, Hope Valley Elementary School, Murray-Massenburg Elementary School, Morehead Montessori Elementary School, CC Spaulding Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School, and Southwest Elementary.
Be sure to sign up for the school you are representing. A portion of all registrant proceeds will go back to the school runners represent. All other registration funds will go to the organizing school, Morehead Montessori, to cover costs of the event.
This is a rain or shine event with NO make up date. All sales are final.
Join fellow runners on October 11, 2026 for the Bright Futures Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Durham.
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Bright Futures 5k
Bright Futures 1-Mile Run & Walk
Love the cause but not much of a runner? Join us for a 1 mile run/walk and still celebrate our schools at the finish line. Great option for young kids, people with disabilities or anyone who would rather go a shorter distance.
Weather Overview
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About Durham
Bright Futures Fun Run takes place in Durham, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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