Here's your chance to celebrate, support, and participate in the rivalry like never before. Declare your allegiance, and receive your race shirt in either Duke Blue, Carolina Blue, or Party Crasher white/red.
Game Day
Run, walk, or yes, dribble the 5K course and receive an
Limited Edition Blue Blood Rivalry "Game-Day" Medallion
Hold on… Don't have blue blood?
That's Okay. Choose the "Party Crasher" division and receive the custom party crasher t-shirt in white and red! Fans of all schools will gather to compete for supremacy in the fun, festive atmosphere while raising money for a TROSA.
Schedule of Events:
RUN PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, March 7th
4 PM - 7 PM
Fleet Feet Durham,
737 9th St #230,
Durham, NC 27705
RUN DATE / TIME: Saturday, March 8th at 8:30 AM
RUN PARKING: Herndon Park
RUN START LOCATION: Herndon Park - Between Baseball Field
Run Map:
We are proud to support the work of our nonprofit partner, TROSA!
Founded in 1994, TROSA is an innovative, multi-year residential treatment program that empowers people with substance use disorders to change their lives. This Thanksgiving, we invite our fans and friends to join TROSA in Durham for their signature fundraising event: the 3rd annual TROSA Turkey Trot!
All registration fees, donations, and sponsorships for this 5K fundraising race will support the work of TROS, which provides individuals in recovery with cost-free comprehensive treatment, housing, meals, clothing, health services, vocational and life-skills training, mentorship, counseling, and more. To learn more about TROSA, visit www.trosainc.org.
Blue Blood Rivalry TV Podcast is a 30-minute to 1-hour weekly show airing every Thursday night, featuring debates and discussions on Duke & Carolina basketball. Hosts Will Phelan (UNC Pundit) and Darryl Brunson (Duke Pundit) offer unfiltered opinions moderated by Hassan Pinto. The show covers the biggest stories of the week, upcoming matchups, sports news, and interviews with journalists and athletes. Access all episodes on podcast platforms, including Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, and Apple TV's podcast service, by searching for 'Blue Blood TV Podcast' or asking Alexa to play it via AnyPod.
Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Amazon Alexa ("Alexa, ask AnyPod to play Blue Blood TV Podcast")
Can you attend the Blue Blood Rivalry 5K Run in Durham, NC? Register for the BBR 5K Virtual Run and receive a T-shirt and Medallion post-race. With participants from all 50 states, you can complete the Virtual Race at your convenience. We encourage you to run before the official race date and submit your photos to info@bluebloodrivalry.com or share on Instagram or Twitter using #BlueBloodRivalry with a public account for a chance to be featured on our website (BlueBloodRivalry.com). We invite Duke, Carolina, NC State, and supporters worldwide to join the Blue Blood Rivalry 5K and support TROSA. Illuminate the United States while contributing to TROSA's cause.
Register as a Virtual Runner
Who has the most fanatics?
Only you can tip the scales in your favor. Take this rivalry to the streets!
The Blue Blood Rivalry Run is a 5K fun run/walk/dribble around the streets and paths of beautiful Herndon Park located next to the American Tobacco Trail in Durham, North Carolina, Durham. Entry includes:
- Team T-shirt of your choice
- Limited Edition Blue Blood Rivalry "Game-Day Bling" Medallion
Parking:
Plenty of parking is available at CM Herndon Park,511 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713
BlueBlood Swag
T-shirt of your choice! Carolina blue, Duke blue, or white for others crashing the party! Plus, Limited Edition Blue Blood Rivalry "Game-Day Bling" Medallion
Blue Blood Rivalry Run Partners and Sponsors
Duke-Carolina, The Blood Blood Rivalry Movie - Go behind the scenes on game day and gain an inside perspective from the coaches, players, broadcasters, students, and other fans who have lived for the greatest rivalry in sports!