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Stead Tread 5k in Durham, NC 2026
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Stead Tread 5k 2026

September 27, 2026 Durham, NC
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About Stead Tread 5k

The Stead Tread is a 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk organized by the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Duke University Medical Center. All proceeds benefit the Lincoln Community Health Center, a clinic dedicated to meeting the health care needs of medically underserved patients in Durham.

The Stead Tread is named for Dr. Eugene Stead, Chairman of Medicine at Duke from 1947-1967. Our event carries forward his legacy of community service and contributions in the Duke and Durham communities.

Registration Fees:

$35 per person Free for Lincoln patients and for kids 12 years and younger

Registrations will not be reimbursed if the event is cancelled due to weather.

Giveaway: Sign up by September 1st to guarantee a t-shirt. After this date, we will do our best to provide you with a t-shirt but size and availability are not guaranteed.

Awards: Top 3 overall (Male / Female / Nonbinary) Fastest Duke Internal Medicine resident (Male / Female) Fastest Lincoln patient (Male / Female) Fastest Housestaff not in the Duke Internal Medicine Program (1) Fastest Faculty (Male / Female) Fastest Duke student (Male / Female) Fastest Duke Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Male / Female) Fastest Age 12 and under (Male / Female) Fastest Age 13-18 (Male / Female) Fastest Age 50-69 (Male / Female) Fastest Age 70+ (1) Fastest Stroller (1) Fastest Pet (1) Best Costume (1)

*Additional prizes to be announced at the event! *Only chip-timed participants will be eligible for awards.

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