Upgrade to Trails

Overview

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.  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 with fun contests and lots of giveaways.

Harepin Hustle Course Maps and 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’).

Harepin Hustle 10K+ & Half Marathon:
Overall Technical Rating: 3+ out of 5

Terrain Rating Scale

1 – Easiest: Wide dirt roads, smooth single-track, grassy or paved surfaces; minimal rocks or roots; some moderate hills
2 – Easy: Occasional roots and rocks with mostly smooth trail; some moderate hills
3 – Moderate: Frequent roots and rocks mixed with smoother sections; short punchy climbs and gradual inclines; some flat sections
4 – Difficult: Extensive roots and rocks; frequent climbs; very few flat sections
5 – Most Difficult: Constant roots and rocks; sustained climbing with minimal flat terrain

Course Maps (click on map titles for course details and elevation profilles)

Registration Fees

Register early to save $ and guarantee your spot on the starting line.

• 10K+: $55 by 1/11; $60 by 2/21; $65 by 3/20; $70 on race day
• Half Marathon: $70 by 1/11; $75 by 2/21; $80 by 3/20; $85 on race day
• Registration fees are $5 lower for Youth 17-U and Seniors 65+

Expect Excellence. Your Harepin Hustle Trail Run 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).
• Beautiful finisher medal
• Exciting atmosphere with great music
• Excellent volunteer support
• Frequent and well-stocked aid stations every 1-2 miles along the course
• 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, Honest Kids juice, and Athletic Brewing Company non-alcoholic beer.
• 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)

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
• 9:45am – 1pm:  Post-race Food/Beverage
• 11:00am: Awards / Contests / Giveaways (10K+)
• 11:30am:  FREE Kids ‘Race for Treasure’ (kids 11-U)
• 12:15pm:  Awards / Contests / Giveaways (Half Marathon)

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!    

Awards, 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. 

Venue

Rules and Policies

Rules:

• In-ear earbuds, headphones, and external speakers are not permitted in the race.  Bone conduction headsets are OK.
• Respect the environment.  No littering.
• Excellent sportsmanship is an expectation at our events. Respect other racers, volunteers, and race staff.  
• Follow the marked course and stay on designated trails. No shortcutting. 
• Please inform our timer if you drop out of the race.
• Bib numbers must be visible from the front at all times.
• PLEASE, DO NOT give your bib to someone else. This will make the results, age group, and overall awards incorrect. If you need to transfer your registration, you may do so up to 3 days prior to race day by going to your runsignup account, selecting ‘Transfer to Someone Else’ in the menu, and then following the instructions.
• Run at your pace.  There are no cut-off times.

Policies:

• Refunds: Receive a refund (minus $10 and the runsignup processing fee) if you cancel 21+ days before the race. No refunds within 21 days. To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com
• Credits: Receive a coupon code for future Roadless Races if you cancel 3+ days BEFORE the race. Cancel 21+ days before race = 100% credit. Cancel 8-20 days before race = 75% credit. Cancel 3-7 days before race = 50% credit. To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com.
• Transfer Your Entry to Someone Else: Transfers must be initiated online at least 3 days prior to the race. No race day transfers. We do not allow transfers to another race. To transfer to another racer, go to you profile on runsignup, and follow directions to ‘Transfer to Someone Else’.
• Change Distance: Distance changes must be initiated online at least 3 days prior to the race. No race day distance changes. To change distances, go to your profile on runsignup, and follow directions to ‘Transfer Event’.

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