An estimated 1,200 cyclists, runners and walkers participated in the ninth annual Bull Moon Ride and Run, a 12-mile bike ride and 5K that raises funds for Habitat of Humanity of Durham’s affordable housing programs. Participants came dressed in neon colors with glow sticks and LED lights to illuminate their trek, which began and ended at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The numbers are still being crunched, but Habitat staffers predict the event raised almost $70,000 for the organization, which builds, repairs and sells quality, affordable and sustainable homes in partnership with people in need.
Karie Vaughn of Mebane and Hailey Mathison of Charlotte.
Cyclists and runners warm up before the race.
Mellissa Ubbens, Herb Ubbens, Allie Ubbens, Skyler Ubbens and Tara Ubbens of Cary.
Jayne and Michael Cash of Durham.
Jacob Gregory and Ben Gregory with Wool E. Bull.
Riders prepare for the race.
Katrina and Shedrick Poole of Durham.
Anne and Tom Sporn of Durham.
The crowd pauses for The Pledge of Allegiance before the race.
Jamya Gilchrist, 5, with grandmother Gloria Ivey of Durham during the Pledge of Allegiance.
The bikers line up for the start of the race.
Lee Lamb of Knightdale.
Mike Carpenter of Durham.
Tracy Cox and Rosemary Johnson, volunteers at the race.
Sergio Sanchez of Columbia.
Caroline Gilmore and Rob Dollard of Durham.
Lamont Cannon and Ruthie Lyle of Durham.
Ready for take off.
Drew Haywood takes a selfie with friends Jenny Peddycord, Lomax Boyd, Terry Hake, Kimberly Hake and Laura Garner.
Sergio Sanchez of Columbia rides by at the start of the race.
Wool E. Bull counts down to the start of the race.
The team from 21 Crossfit in Durham.
The runners prepare to set off.
Jamie Wright of Durham and Jacob Gregory of Raleigh.
Amanda MacLaren is the executive editor of Durham Magazine. Born in Mesa, Arizona, she grew up in Charlotte and attended UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in journalism. She’s lived in Durham for eight years. When she’s not at work, you can usually find her with a beer in hand at Fullsteam, Dain’s Place or Bull City Burger or getting takeout from Guasaca.
