4 events in Person County, North Carolina
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Person County
4 events in Person County-
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Be part of a new tradition!
Run or walk the winter woods and pasture trails on a spacious, family-owned 63-acre farm. Two laps will take you through old-growth forest, along the stream, past a variety of classic North Carolina Piedmont tobacco barns, around the pond, and aross the finish line in front of the goat pen. Hang by the bonfire with your cheering section and make new connections while you take in the views.
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Gate opens 8am, Race starts at 10am
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All-ages and experience levels are welcome (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
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Rain or shine, except for extreme rain or wind
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Event photographer on-site
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Trails will be open to all visitors to explore following the race
This is the first public race hosted by The Land at Hawkins Loop. Other annual events include Hawkins Loop Bird Fest, NC Science Festival nights, foraged wreathmaking, and a variety of science, nature, art, and community events throughout the year.
Support Student Athletes!
20% of proceeds will be donated to the Roxboro Community School Cross Country program.
About the Property
The Land at Hawkins Loop is located less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, and Roxboro in beautiful Person County, North Carolina. Gently sloping pastures are dotted with modernized, century-old farmhouses and salvaged tobacco barns.
The venue's fields and old growth forest are heavily populated by a wide range of birds, wildlife, and plants supported by an on-staff Certified Master Gardener. Trails provide guests easy access for walking, biking, and observation areas with seating.
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Harris Lake Reverse Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
This is a multisport event to remember with your choice of REVERSE sprint or Olympic triathlon or aquabike plus a crazy fun party, brought to you by Humans of Steel Racing, a subsidiary of The Endurance Edge, a women-owned Triangle business. Let's create multisport memories for the entire family. Everyone shares a finish line and gets to celebrate their accomplishment! It will not only challenge you, but be super fun!
We are beginner friendly. In fact, if this is your FIRST race, we have a special, handmade (huge) plaque for you to have your picture taken with.
Held at Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, NC, convenient to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Fuquay Varina, and Holly Springs, you'll run through the single track trails, ride through Holly Springs, then swim in Harris Lake (yes, in that order...since we like to be different...we're humans of steel, after all!).
As of 2024: Sprint AND Olympic course, high school athlete friendly and USAT sanctioned, so you'll get the additional benefits of earning USAT points for rankings. You can view the rules here.
2025 Athlete & Spectator Guide is HERE. (2026 has small changes)
Detailed course maps, GPX links, parking and transition layout can be found here: https://bit.ly/HOSTriMaps
Race Weekend Timeline
On Sunday, August 2nd
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5:45-7:15am packet pick-up (this will include a trash bag for you to haul out your own trash). No packet pick up prior to race day. **DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 5:45am--no waiting allowed outside the park!!
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7:30am Reverse Olympic Triathlon + RELAY (10k trail run, ~20 mile road bike, 1500m open water swim)
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7:40am Reverse Sprint Triathlon (5k trail run, 12.5 mile road bike, 750m open water swim)
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7:42am Reverse Sprint Aquabike (12.5 mile road bike, 750m open water swim) and Reverse Olympic Aquabike (~20 mile road bike, 1500m open water swim)
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8am-12:00pm Stick around to enjoy music, kids fun run, playground, photo area, and great post-race snacks!
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~9:30am kids dash
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10:30am (tentative) Awards (overall Male, Female & Non-Binary plus age group 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
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11am bike course cut off time
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12:00pm course closes
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following divisions 12-14, 15-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and so on.
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The 5th Annual Sprocket Fuel MTB Race returns this August to challenge mountain bikers of all ability levels on the AWESOME trails at Harris Lake. Get your game face on and race on some of the best single-track in the Triangle Area!
During registration, choose from 34 skill and age-based classes. Depending on class, racers will start in waves and complete 1-3 laps (3.5-22.5 miles) on a course that includes smooth, twisty, and flowing single-track trails. Adapted Class competitors will complete a 1 mile course (beginner loop) using a recumbent trick or handcycle that is either Class 1 E-assist or Non E-assist.