Offering 5 and 10 mile course options that include outstanding lake views, mellow single-track, and scenic open field running, the 5th Annual Common Rush Trail Run at Harris Lake is a super-fun, mid-summer trail run at one of the most beautiful parks in the Triangle. Harris Lake is owned and operated by Wake County, NC and located in the southwest corner of the county. This beautiful 680-acre park forms a peninsula on Harris Lake in New Hill, NC and boasts gorgeous lake views, ponds, open fields, playgrounds, a disc golf course, and close to 20 miles of forested hiking and mountain biking trails.
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-ups, sprint, squat, cornhole, rock/paper/scissors, etc, etc. Contest winners receive NICE swag like Goodr sungl
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 embedd
5 Miles: T-Shirt
10 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Miles | $45.00 | Dec 19 | Jan 11 |
| $47.00 | Jan 12 | Apr 18 | |
| $50.00 | Apr 19 | Jun 18 | |
| $55.00 | Jun 19 | Jul 17 | |
| $60.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 18 | |
| 10 Miles | $55.00 | Dec 19 | Jan 11 |
| $57.00 | Jan 12 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | 1:56:18 | 1:09:34 |
| 2024 | 102 | 1:51:02 | 1:13:17 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | 1:07:40 | 40:17 |
| 2024 | 128 | 1:05:56 | 35:02 |
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| Apr 18 |
| $60.00 | Apr 19 | Jun 18 |
| $65.00 | Jun 19 | Jul 17 |
| $70.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 18 |
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). Exciting atmosphere with great music Excellent volunteer support Frequent and well-stocked aid stations every 1-2 miles along the course Medical supp
SATURDAY, 7/18/26 (Race Day) STAGING AREA: Hog Run Field @ Harris Lake County Park (2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC 27562) 6:45am - 7:45am: Check-in 7:50am: Pre-Race Brief 8:00am: Race Start 8:45am - 11am: Post-race Food/Beverage 9:45am: Awards/Contests/Giveaways (5M) 10:00am: FREE Kids 'Race for Treasure' (kids 11-U) 10:30am: Awards/Contests/Giveaways (10M)