We are excited to announce we are offering the Bull Run In-person and Virtual this year in 2025. The Virtual Race will be July 13-25 and the In-person Race is Saturday, July 25, 2026. Both events are open to everyone! Make sure you register for the correct race, "Virtual" or In-person.
The Bull Run proceeds benefit YMCA programs and provide financial assistance to youth and families that may not otherwise be able to afford a Y membership and all it has to offer. Our YMCA programs are for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Aid stations will be provided along all routes.
- Refreshments will be available at the finish area.
- For your safety no bikes, roller blades or scooters allowed for the Fun Walk. Strollers and wagons are welcome!
- Walkers must use the sidewalks at all times.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to assure quick check in and efficient ordering of t-shirts and food. Registration will be held in the YMCA Community Rooms beginning at 6:30am
- 6:30 am Registration Opens
- 7:00 am Half Marathon starts
- 8:00 am 10K, 5K starts
- 8:00 am Fun Walk after 10K, 5K start
- 9:30 am Munchkin Run (age 3-12)
Awards ceremony and refreshments immediately following the Munchkin Run.
AGE CATEGORIES
12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
(age on race day)
AWARDS
Male and female overall winners in Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, will receive a YMCA Bull Run running shirt. Additional prizes will also be awarded in each age category.*All Half Marathon runners will receive a finishers medal
SPECIAL REGISTRATION FEES
STUDENT REGISTRATION
Students 18 years old and younger - $20 ($30 after July 19)
ADULT REGISTRATION
Ages 19 and up - $30 ($40 after July 19)
FAMILY REGISTRATION
Families can register together under a Family Registration Rate by clicking the Multi-Person Pricing link on the Signup page.
Family Rate: $70.00 ($90 after July 19)
Immediate Family Members can register under the Family Rate
Family rate includes a shirt for all participating family members (ages 3 & up)
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$30.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 2 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$12.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 2 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$12.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — Munchkin Run
Type — Running
09:30
$12.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — Virtual Munchkin Run
Type — Running
09:30
$12.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Aberdeen.
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