About This Race
The Harepin Hustle Trail Run takes place at Lake Crabtree County Park and the 286 trail network in Morrisville, North Carolina, offering runners a taste of the Triangle's flowing singletrack. The race lives up to its name with numerous hairpin turns and berms winding through forested trails just outside the Research Triangle Park area. The event offers both a 10K+ distance (7.3 miles) and half marathon option, making it accessible to runners looking to experience technical trail running without the commitment of an ultra distance. The course terrain is entirely on paths, providing a pure trail running experience through North Carolina's Piedmont forest. Post-race festivities take place on the park's lakeside lawn, creating a community atmosphere that draws both local runners and those from across the region. The March timing typically offers ideal running weather as spring arrives in the Southeast.
The course utilizes the Lake Crabtree County Park trail system and connects to the 286 trail network, featuring flowing singletrack through mixed hardwood forests. Runners navigate numerous hairpin turns and bermed corners that give the race its distinctive character. The entirely path-based terrain means no road running, offering a pure singletrack experience in the North Carolina Piedmont.
Elevation Profile
The course gains 249 ft over 13 miles, with the steepest section between mile 3–mile 3.
Course Map
Route shown is approximate and for illustration purposes.
Practical Info
March in North Carolina typically offers cool mornings warming to mild temperatures, ideal for trail running
RDU - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Morrisville and nearby Raleigh-Durham area offer numerous hotel options within 30 minutes of the race start
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Notable Features
The race's defining characteristic is its abundance of hairpin turns and bermed corners that create a flow-trail experience reminiscent of mountain biking terrain. The entirely path-based course through Lake Crabtree's forest system offers runners a pure singletrack experience in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle area.