The Volunteer Center of Durham's 17th Annual GREAT HUMAN RACE is a 5k run and community walk that supports area nonprofits. This unique fundraising event...

  • supports 100+ nonprofits, schools and faith-based groups
  • provides an opportunity for any nonprofit agency to raise money for their own organization
  • enables businesses and individuals to support the nonprofit of their choice
  • has raised over $1.6 million since it's inception in 1996
  • broke fundraising records in 2011, raising $260,000
  • leading the way, Coalition to Unchain Dogs, raising over $34,000 for their organization
  • expecting 1,000 runners and 2,000 walkers in 2012!

     

    There are plenty of ways to get involved...run, walk, volunteer, donate or raise money for your favorite nonprofit.

    The Great Human Race is excited to announce a NEW event venue and course...

  • Northgate Mall, in Durham, NC, is our new host. We will be able to expand our Nonprofit Marketplace and continue to offer the popular kids inflatable playground area, exciting local entertainment and refreshments. Parking is plentiful and Northgate Mall is easily accessible from all directions.
  • The new 5k course will wind through the historic Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhood. This gently rolling course will take runners and walkers through one of the loveliest and most active neighborhoods in Durham, a grand urban gesture.
     
    Event Details:
    Date:  Saturday, March 24, 2012 (Rain or shine)
    Location:  Northgate Mall (near Sears Automotive) www.northgatemall.com
    Day of Race Runner Registration: begins: 7:00am
    Run starts: 8:30am
    Walk starts: Immediately following runners    
     
     
    Get Involved...Run, Walk, Volunteer, Donate:

    REGISTER HERE- Nonprofit

    REGISTER HERE - Runner
     

    REGISTER HERE - Walker

    REGISTER HERE - Volunteer

    DONATE HERE - Online
     

    VIEW
      - List of Participating Nonprofits

     
    Contact Info:
    Tammy Dorfman
    919-632-5613
     

     



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