Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Olympic Triathlon

The Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon is a multisport event held at Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, North Carolina. Featuring a unique "reverse" format, participants run first on shaded single-track trails (5k sprint or 10k Olympic), then bike moderately rolling roads through Holly Springs (12.5 miles sprint, ~20 miles Olympic), and finish with an open water swim in Harris Lake (750m sprint, 1500m Olympic). The event includes aquabike options and a kids' 50-yard dash, is USAT sanctioned, and beginner-friendly.

The race fosters a fun, family atmosphere with music, snacks, and a shared finish line celebration, while supporting Girls on the Run of the Triangle and promoting sustainability by encouraging participants to bring their own water bottles and haul out trash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.