Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run

We are so excited to announce the inaugural Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run!  After Harmon Field was devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024, it is now repaired and back open! We are excited to welcome back this much loved, scenic, out-and-back, 13.1-mile race through the beautiful Hunting Country of Polk County, NC. Our hope for this inaugural race is that it brings together runners, walkers, spectators, and families for a day of fitness, fun, and community impact. The proceeds of this race will support Harmon Field special projects. 

Our unique race course has been loved by runners for many years. We hope you will join us this spring for a new perspective on this beautiful route!  We have also added a fun addition to this race, a Morris Fun Run! This fun run will be 1.68 miles and will take in the beauty of Harmon Field. Perfect for kids and families to come out and enjoy the day! Morris is the beloved Tryon Horse and can be seen at the intersection of Trade Street and Pacolet Street in Downtown Tryon! Don't forget to stop by and take a selfie with him while you are in town! 

The Harmon Field Half Marathon has a 4-hour cut-off time (8:00am start-12:00pm cut off). 

t-shirt registration cut off March 31st! No t-shirts after March 31st  

 

Harmon Field Half Marathon Awards Age Divisions:

Top Male and Female in Overall and Masters, and Top 3 Male and Female in each age group.

• Overall Male and Female 
• Masters Male and Female 
• 12 and under 
• 13-16
• 17-19
• 20-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-79
• 80+

 

You can find our course map for the Harmon Field Half Marathon on Strava HERE! 

 

Harmon Field Half Marathon Map

Morris Fun Run Map

 

Packet Pick-up & Race Check-In:

SATURDAY MORNING (APRIL 25th): Harmon Field Concession Stand from 6:30 am to 7:50 am

117 Harmon Field Road

Tryon, NC 28782

Half Marathon Start Time: 8:00am

Fun Run Start Time: 8:15am

Parking:

• Race Day Parking is available anywhere within Harmon Field on the Equestrian side of the park, as well as the paved parking lot behind Tryon Arts and Crafts Center (Tennis and Basketball Courts). Follow “event parking” signs.
• Harmon Field will be barricaded at the last baseball field near the playground to accommodate our vendors and for the safety of our run festival attendees. You may use the gravel road to find parking on Harmon Field’s equestrian side. No parking in the sand rings!
• No runner parking in the gravel lot on the right at the entrance of the park. This will be marked and is reserved for dog park parking ONLY.

Bathrooms:

• One standard porta-potty and one ADA porta-potty as well as a handwash station will be located on-site at Harmon Field near the cabin. There are also public bathrooms at Harmon Field.
• Two porta-potties will also be on the half marathon racecourse at the intersection of River Road and Morgan Chapel Road; you will pass them twice.
• No additional porta-potties will be along the fun run route. 

T-Shirts:

• Runners who registered by March 31st and were guaranteed a T-shirt will receive the size T-shirt they ordered at check-in. In the event extra shirts are available, those will be given out on a first come first serve basis, no size guarantees are available. You may exchange t-shirt sizes if they are available after the awards ceremony.

Course Aid Stations:

Fun Run Water/Gatorade Stop will be located at the Fun Run turn around just before the 1 mile marker. 

Half Marathon Water/Gatorade stations will be located at the following approximate mile markers:

1. Water Stop #1/#8: Miles 1.1 & 11.7

Clarence Rhodes Road and Hwy 108

2. Water Stop #2/#7: Miles 2.1 & 10.7

Clarence Rhodes Road and Screven Road

3. Water Stop #3/#6: Miles 3.6 & 9.1

Intersection of Screven Road/ Hooker Road/ River Road “Horseshoe Turn”

4. Water Stop #4/#5: Miles 5.3 & 7.5 (Also Porta-Potties)

Intersection area of River Road and Morgan Chapel Road

• Half Marathon Runners will pass each water stop twice. Both Gatorade and Water will be available at all stops. There will not be any energy chews or similar products at the aid stations, so if you need them, please carry some with you.
• A paramedic will be present along the racecourse, as well as at the finish line for anyone who needs immediate medical attention.
• Water and Gatorade, along with light snacks will be available for runners at the finish line.
• The course will close at 12:00pm. After 12:00 participants may still finish the race, but emergency services may not be available after 12:00 and the roads will no longer be intermittently closed to traffic.

Finisher Medals & Awards:

• All finishers will receive a finishers medal when they cross the finish line for both the fun run and the half marathon
• The awards ceremony for half marathon participants will begin at approximately 12:00 pm at the Festival DJ Tent. M/F Overall Awards, M/F Masters Awards and Top 3 in age group M/F awards.  
• There are no awards for the Fun Run- only finisher medals.
• No awards will be mailed. If you are not present for the awards ceremony, you may pick up your award week after the race, or a friend may pick it up for you.  Email harmonfieldhalf@gmail.com after the race to schedule a time to pick up your award.

Post Race Festival until 2:00pm:

Please join us for our post-race festival! In addition to finish line snacks, we will have the Chick-fil-A truck on site serving breakfast and lunch items for purchase. We will also have free hotdogs donated by Trade Street Diner while supplies last. Kona Ice Shaved Ice Truck and Vibes Fizzy Pop Shop truck will also be available.   

Visit our local vendors and sponsor tents to see what our amazing community has to offer and stick around for music from DJ Aaron Green.  Bring a chair and enjoy a day of community and fellowship at our beautiful Harmon Field.

Be sure to stop by and take a picture with “Little” Morris the Horse before you leave! Tag us on Facebook (Harmon Field Half Marathon and Morris Fun Run) and on Instagram @harmonfieldhalf. Or upload your photos to our RunSignUp page under the “photos” drop down. We can’t wait to see your pictures!

Dog Policy:

• If you are planning to bring your dog to the fun run, all Harmon Field Dog Policy rules apply.
• Please only bring a pet if they are friendly and not sensitive to crowds or loud sounds.
• Pets must be on a leash at all times, no exceptions.
• No Dogs on ANY sports fields.
• You MUST pick up after your pet- please come prepared with your own pet waste bags.
• Dogs may only be on the track WHILE completing the Fun Run. This is a temporary exception. After you have completed the Fun Run, please exit the track with your pet.
• Dogs must be vaccinated and owner must be able to provide proof of vaccination if requested. Valid Rabies Tag is required.

Extras:

• Half Marathon Runners will begin the race at the same time, at 8:00am. There is no rolling/wave start. This race is not a certified course.  
• The Fun Run will begin at approximately 8:15am.
• A portion of the racecourse will be closed to traffic, however most of it will not. Traffic should be minimal on most of the course, but please be aware cars could be present.
• The race will go on rain or shine (unless storms are present).
• This race is non-refundable and we are not offering deferrals.
• We do not have a lost and found. All articles of clothing discarded along the racecourse will be donated to a local charity.
• Follow the arrows along the course. The course is an out and back with plenty of signage and course monitors.
• Results will be posted as soon as possible after the race to our RunSignUp website. 

Thank you for considering a partnership with the inaugural Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run! After Harmon Field was devastated by Hurricane Helene, it is now repaired and back open! We are excited to welcome back this scenic, out-and-back, 13.1-mile race through the beautiful “Hunting Country” of Polk County, NC.

Our vision for this inaugural race is that it brings together runners, walkers, spectators, and families for a day of fitness, fun, and community impact. Your sponsorship helps cover race costs so all race proceeds can directly benefit on-going special projects and needs at Harmon Field. Sponsoring this race not only supports this beautiful space in our community, but it also puts your brand in front of an active, family friendly audience. 

• Presenting Sponsor- Harmon Field Half Marathon $3000
  • 1 Available
  • Logo placement on the official event website and Race T-Shirts
  • Sponsor name mentioned in the event opening and closing ceremony
  • 4 Free Race Entries- Your choice of Half Marathon or Fun Run
  • Space for 2- 10x10 Sponsor booths during the event festival
• Presenting Sponsor- Morris Fun Run $1500
  • 1 Available
  • Logo placement on the official event website and Race T-Shirts
  • Sponsor name mentioned in the event opening and closing ceremony
  • 2 Free Race Entries- Your Choice of Half Marathon or Fun Run
  • Space for 2- 10x10 Sponsor booth during the event festival
• Finish Line Sponsor $750
  • 4 Available
  • Logo placement on the official event website and Race T-Shirts
  • Sponsor name mentioned in the event opening and closing ceremony
  • 1 Free Race Entry- Your Choice of Half Marathon or Fun Run
  • Space for 1-10x10 Sponsor booth at the Finish Line
• Volunteer Sponsor $500
  • Unlimited Available
  • Logo placement on the official event website and Race T-Shirts
  • Sponsor name mentioned in the closing ceremony and Tryon Daily Bulletin Article
  • Space for 1- 10x10 Sponsor booth during the event festival
  • 2 Free Entries to the Morris Fun Run
• Water Stop Sponsor $250
  • 5 Available (4 on Half Marathon Course, 1 on Fun Run Course)
  • Logo placement on the official event website and Race T-Shirts
  • Sponsor name mentioned in the event closing ceremony and Tryon Daily Bulletin Article
  • Sponsor Banner/Branded Decor on Water Stop Table
  • 1 Free Entry to the Morris Fun Run
• Mile Marker Sponsor $100
  • 15 Available (13 for Half Marathon, 2 for Fun Run)
  • Logo placement on one Mile Marker sign
  • Sponsor name mentioned in the event closing ceremony and Tryon Daily Bulletin Article
  • Logo on website and on Social Media
• Harmon Field Community Sponsor $50 minimum
  • Unlimited Available
  • Logo or Name placement on the official event website and social media
  • Sponsor name mentioned in post-race thank you article in Tryon Daily Bulletin
• Custom Sponsorship
  • Negotiable
  • Logo or Name placement on the official event website & social media
  • Lets work together to create a custom sponsorship that fits your business! 
• In-Kind Sponsorship
  • Negotiable
  • Logo or Name placement on the official event website & social media
  • Sponsor name mentioned in the event closing ceremony
  • Product in Swag Bags
  • Space for 1- 10x10 Sponsor booth at event festival

Morris Fun Run: T-Shirt

Morris Fun Run: T-Shirt

Harmon Field Half Marathon: T-Shirt

Harmon Field Half Marathon: T-Shirt