Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT

Location: New Hill, NC; 2112 County Park Dr, 27562
Type: TRIATHLON

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At a glance

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
Faith & Community
Family Friendly
All Genders Welcome

Great for: beginners, families

Perks & features

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

13 Miles
Sun, Aug 2, 7:42 AM EDT · From $52.75
Opens Nov 24, 2025, 1:01 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
16 Miles
Sun, Aug 2, 7:40 AM EDT · From $73.35
Opens Nov 3, 2025, 1:01 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
Harris Lake Reverse Olympic Triathlon
Sun, Aug 2, 7:30 AM EDT · From $93.95
Opens Nov 3, 2025, 6:01 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 2 more options

Harris Lake Reverse Aquabike Olympic
Sun, Aug 2, 7:42 AM EDT · From $63.05
Opens Nov 24, 2025, 9:47 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
Harris Lake Reverse Olympic Triathlon RELAY
Sun, Aug 2, 7:30 AM EDT · From $135.15
Opens Nov 2, 2025, 1:01 AM EST · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

The course

From the organizer

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

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!! 7:30am Reverse Olympic Triathlon + RELAY (10k trail run, ~20 mile road bike, 1500m open water swim) 7:40am Reverse Sprint Triathlon (5k trail run, 12.5 mile road bike, 750m open water swim) 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) 8am-12:00pm Stick around to enjoy music, kids fun run, playground, photo area, and great post-race snacks! ~9:30am kids dash 10:30am (tentative) Awards (overall Male, Female & Non-Binary plus age group 1st, 2nd, 3rd) 11am bike course cut off time 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.