Events
10K+ (7.3 miles)
Half Marathon
Description
The 3rd Annual Harepin Hustle Trail Run returns this spring with newly routed 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. While much of the course is different from years past, the spirit of the race remains the same — a challenging, fun, and engaging day on the trails.
Due to the new trail layout, the event will not offer a 5K this year, and runners can expect a course that is more technical than previous editions, though still very runnable. The new courses feature flowy, forest-covered single-track mixed with hairpin turns, berms, punchy climbs, and short technical sections that reward focus and steady effort.
As in the past, race staging takes place on the park’s beautiful lakeside lawn. After finishing, athletes can refuel and relax with post-race food, music, a free kids race, and an awards ceremony featuring fun contests and giveaways.
A Note from Roadless Races
Past Harepin Hustle runners will notice that this year’s course looks different. Changes to trail access at Lake Crabtree required a full reroute, and while we know many runners loved the previous trail system — us included — our goal was to thoughtfully redesign the race rather than walk away from a venue that has meant so much to so many.
The result is a course that asks a bit more of runners than in years past, but one we believe remains true to the character of the Harepin Hustle. We appreciate the patience and trust of our trail community as we adapt, and we’re proud to continue hosting this race at Lake Crabtree.
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. Comes in men's/unisex, women's, and youth sizes (see link for sizing/specs). 2025 tee shown. 2026 tee design coming soon.
- Beautiful, large, and hefty 3.5" finisher medal that doubles as a drink coaster (remove the velcro ribbon).
- 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 (including items such as sliders, fresh fruit, hummus/veggies, bagels/peanut butter, trail bars, chips, cookies, and a crowd favorite, little cups of M&Ms). Beverages include water, Gatorade, soft drinks, and Honest Kids juice.
- FREE Kids Race for Treasure (see below for details)
- Awards ceremony with fun contests and lots of giveaways (see below for details)
- Free photo downloads post-race (a professional photographer will be at the race)
- Lower pricing for Youth 17-Under and Seniors 65+
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+.
Racers and volunteers are invited to join the contests - fun stuff such as push up, squat, cornhole, rock/paper/scissors, etc, etc. Contest winners receive NICE swag like Goodr sunglasses or race merchandise and ALL who participate receive an item of swag. After the contests, we randomly select winners of the rest of the swag - more great stuff such as Goodr sunglasses, gift certificates, running gear, and Roadless Races merchandise.
Minimum Age Policy
Racers must be at least 12 years old to race unaccompanied in the 10K or Half Marathon. Racers 8-11 years old MUST race WITH (alongside) a registered parent or guardian, unless approved by race director (email info@roadlessraces.com to request approval).
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!
Create a team and have fun with friends
Adventures are more fun with friends so create a team and invite your friends to join you in this race. Creating or joining a team is simple during or after registration. NOTE: This is not a relay so all team members will still be running their own race.
Refer your friends and earn awards
Invite friends to join in the fun. Every person who signs up using your unique referral link will help you earn the following rewards.
- Receive a sweet Roadless Races Trucker Hat when you refer TWO (2) runners. One hat/person. Pick up your hat at check-in.
- Receive $25 cash back for EVERY FOUR (4) runners you refer.
Your referral link will be included on your confirmation email and we will also send you a separate email that you can forward to your friends. Also, your referral link will be embedded in the social share buttons at the end of registration. Plenty of ways to invite your friends and earn rewards.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Directions
Staging area at lakeside field at Lake Crabtree County Park. Address: 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
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