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 and namesake of the ‘Stead Societies’ - organizations within the Duke Internal Medicine Residency Program dedicated to community service and academic excellence.
 
The race begins at 9 am at Solite Park in Durham located at 4704 Fayetteville Road. 

Click here to download a course map.
 
Last year there were 104 finishers led by Alex Finn in 16:41.
 
The registration fee is $25 or $30 if you wish to have a t-shirt.  Beginning September 1, the fees increase by $5 up to and including race day.  Lincoln Community Health Center patients and all children age 12 or younger can participate for no cost.
 
Awards are given to the 5 top finishers overall to the top finishers in these categories – Lincoln Clinic Patient, house staff, faculty, age 12 and under, and most creative outfit.
 
For more information and to register, click here.