Detailed Course Description
10K+ & Half Marathon Course Description
Both the 10K+ and Half Marathon follow lollipop-style courses, sharing a common out-and-back “stem” before branching into looped single-track within the 286 trail network.
Runners begin with a 2.1-mile stem, starting on the park entrance road before heading north along the lakeside trail to Old Reedy Creek Road (gravel). From there, the course enters the 286 trail network — the “candy”.
Once on the 286 trails, runners complete the 2.6-mile outer loop in a clockwise direction. After finishing this loop:
10K+ runners return to Lake Crabtree via the same stem, finishing along the grassy perimeter of the lakeside lawn.
Half Marathon runners continue deeper into the trail network, completing the 3.3-mile inner loop counterclockwise, followed by a second lap of the outer loop, before heading back down the stem to the finish at Lake Crabtree.
Terrain & Difficulty
These courses feature plenty of hairpin turns, berms, and short, punchy climbs. The trails are best described as moderately technical, with root- and rock-filled sections mixed with smoother, flowy single-track. Elevation gain is steady but manageable, rewarding focus, rhythm, and solid trail footing rather than brute strength.
10K+: 7.3 miles | 507 feet of elevation gain
Half Marathon: 13.2 miles | 983 feet of elevation gain
Course Maps & Profiles
Interactive maps and elevation profiles are available at the links below:
10K+ Course
Half Marathon Course
Technical Terrain Rating
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
