Common Rush Trail Run
New Hill, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Common Rush Trail Run
The Common Rush Trail Run takes place on July 18, 2026 at Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, NC. The event offers the following distances:
- 5 Mile
- 10 Mile
The race is organized as part of a trail run series and permits youth and senior pricing for the distances.
Course and event details
The course is described as a one-loop 5.5 mile route and a two-loop 10.0 mile route that begins with 0.5 miles of wide dirt road. After that, the route passes through open meadows, wide dirt road double-track, and forested single-track with lake views. Technical terrain is minimal; elevation gain is listed as 211 feet for the 5 mile course and 397 feet for the 10 mile course. The course has a technical rating of about 2+ out of 5.
Race services include chip timing, frequent aid stations approximately every 1-2 miles, medical support, course marking, free post-race photo downloads, and post-race food and beverages. Awards are given to top overall finishers and to age-group placings; age groups run from 13-under up to 70+. A free Kids Race for Treasure is offered for children 11 and under with age-grouped starts. Minimum unaccompanied age for the main races is 12; ages 8-11 must race alongside a registered parent or guardian. Staging is at Hog Run Field, Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.