Harepin Hustle Trail Run

Harepin Hustle Trail Run

Sat, March 21, 2026 @ Lake Crabtree / 286 in Morrisville, NC

The 3rd Annual Harepin Hustle Trail Run returns this spring with fun and challenging 10K+ (7.3 miles) and Half Marathon courses that start and finish at Lake Crabtree and wind through the trail network of Wake County’s newly acquired 286 property. Runners can expect flowy, forest-covered single-track mixed with hairpin turns, berms, punchy climbs, and short technical sections. Race staging and the finish line are located on the park's beautiful lakeside lawn. Post-race festivities include food, music, a free kids race, and an awards ceremony featuring fun contests and giveaways.

Race Highlights / Registration Fee Includes

• Limited race entry to provide an intimate and friendly race experience and to prevent overcrowding on the trails
• Fun and challenging course design
• Professional race operations
• Superbly marked course – you won’t get lost
• Race tee that you’ll love and want to wear.
• Beautiful, large, and hefty 3.5" finisher medal that doubles as a drink coaster
• Exciting atmosphere with great music
• Excellent volunteer support
• Well-stocked aid stations
• Medical support
• Chip timing. Accurate and timely posting of results.
• Abundant, varied, and tasty post-race food/beverage
• Beverages include water, Gatorade, soft drinks, and Honest Kids juice.
• FREE Kids Race for Treasure
• Awards ceremony with fun contests and lots of giveaways
• Free photo downloads post-race

Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, 3/21/26 (Race Day)

STAGING AREA: Lake Crabtree County Park (1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560)

• 7:30am - 8:45am: Check-in
• 8:50am: Pre-Race Brief
• 9:00am: Race Start (10K+ and Half Marathon)
• 9:45am - 1pm: Post-race Food/Beverage
• 11am: Awards / Contests / Giveaways (10K+)
• 11:30am: FREE Kids 'Race for Treasure' (kids 11-U)
• 12:15pm: Awards / Contests / Giveaways (Half Marathon)

Course Description

The Harepin Hustle 10K+ and Half Marathon feature lollipop-style courses that start and finish at Lake Crabtree, with a shared 2.1-mile out-and-back stem before entering the 286 trail network. Both races complete a clockwise outer loop of flowy, forested single-track with hairpin turns, berms, and short, punchy climbs; Half Marathon runners add an inner loop and a second lap of the outer loop before returning to the finish. The trails are moderately technical with roots and rocks, offering a challenging but very runnable experience. Distances and elevation gain: 10K+ (7.3 miles, 507’) and Half Marathon (13.2 miles, 983’).

Awards, Age Groups, Contests, and Giveaways

All finishers will receive a medal. Awards (1st-5th place tumblers) and prizes (Fleet Feet gift certificates) for top five overall M/F competitors in each distance. Awards (1st-3rd place pint glasses) for the top three M/F competitors in each age group. Age groups for each distance: 13-Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

FREE Kids Race for Treasure

At 11:30am, kids 11-under are invited to participate in the FREE Kids Race for Treasure. All kids are welcome to participate and parents are encouraged to line the race course to cheer them on. We will match kids in age groups (3-U, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-11) and start each group separately on a short out and back ‘race’ in the large field near the staging area. After running, kids can grab a prize (toys from the dollar store:) from the Treasure Chest!