Common Rush Trail Run
New Hill, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Common Rush Trail Run
The Common Rush Trail Run is a summer trail event at Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, North Carolina, held on July 18, 2026. The event offers 5 and 10 mile course options that feature lake views, open meadows, and forested single-track.
Distances:
- 5.5 mile one-loop course (listed as a 5 mile option)
- 10.0 mile two-loop course (listed as a 10 mile option)
The course begins with about 0.5 miles of wide dirt road and continues across open meadows, wide double-track, and mellow single-track trail. Much of the route provides lake views. The terrain has minimal root and rock sections and includes elevation gain of approximately 211 feet for the shorter course and 397 feet for the longer course. The course rating provided by the organizer is 2+ out of 5.
Event operations are limited to 300 runners. Services and race features include frequent, well-stocked aid stations roughly every 1-2 miles, a professionally marked course, chip timing, medical support, volunteer assistance, a race tee for participants, post-race food and beverages, awards by overall and age group, contests and giveaways, and free photo downloads. A free kids race for ages 11 and under is scheduled separately.
Rules and registration policies note that in-ear earbuds and external speakers are not permitted, bibs must be visible, no race day transfers are allowed, and online transfers or distance changes must be initiated at least three days before the race. Refunds and credits are available under the organizer's stated cancellation schedule. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.