About Stead Tread
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.
 
In 2023, over 360 registered for the in the event and we raised a record-breaking amount for Lincoln Community Health Center. Steven Suggs led all finishers in 18:45, while Renita Johnson was the top female with a 20:07 performance.
 
Stead Tread has had official timing since 2022. The performances of Trevor Sytsma (16:52) and Renita Johnson (19:38) in 2022 are the event records.
 
Course

Course link (Strava)

Course
Fast and flat course along the scenic American Tobacco Trail (ATT). After one half-lap of Solite Park, participants turn RIGHT to head south along the ATT. There is a short 0.2-mile spur onto Pearson Road before returning to the ATT. At Woodcroft Parkway, participants turn around and head back for a photo finish at Solite Park!

Entry Fees
Registration is $35 per person.
Registration is free for Lincoln patients and for kids 12 years and younger.

Donations
Stead Tread accepts individual and corporate donations of any amount, which can be made securely through this website ("Donate" option on the registration form). All donations are tax-deductible.

Course rules
1. Please self-sort at the start line based on your anticipated pace: faster participants near the front, and participants who anticipate a slower pace near the back.
2. Pets and strollers are welcome!
3. For the safety of all participants, no bicycles or tricycles allowed.