Holly Springs, NC | Saturday, April 10, 2027Opens Jun 22Patriotic
SPRING is a wonderful time of year in the state of North Carolina: the temperatures begin to warm, the days get longer, the sun shines brighter, and the TRADITION of the hometown Holly Springs "NC Springs Classic" takes place! This local event encompasses all levels of runner, walker, & rocker with distance options of 5k, 8k and 16k. The race starts and finishes on Main St., the perfect setting in the heart of downtown! The course takes you on a running tour through the most scenic sections of "The Springs." 2027 will be the 8th running of the NC Springs Classic, and we can't wait! Grab your friends and join us! ____________________________________________________________________ Note: the 8k is a solid pour! -just like we fill your pint glass at the Runner's Clubhouse in Pace Yourself! It measures just a hair over 5 miles...so, when your watch hits 4.9 miles, keep going...and know you're getting bonus steps! 16K Note: From approximately miles 5.75 to 7.75, the surface is soft - a wide, compact mulch trail around BASS LAKE. RUCK! RUCK options are available for each distance. * The 8K RUCk is the qualifying distance to participate in the Holly Springs RUCK Challenge Three events. One mission. One patch. Complete all three designated events rucked at full distance to earn the Triple Ruck Challenge Patch. Always earned, never given. * Qualifying Events & Distances Participants must Ruck the full official distance at each event: 1. NC Springs Classic – 8K Ruck 2. TMF 9/11 Heroes Run – 5K Ruck 3. Holly Springs Half Marathon – 13.1 Mile Ruck Shortened routes, early turn-arounds, or non-ruck participation do NOT qualify. Questions? Email Chad: c.w.johnson85@gmail.com Are you active military, a military veteran, first responder or healthcare worker? If so, as part of our appreciation of you, we'd like to provide you with a race discount of 20%. Please mail: sarah@hollyspringshalfmarathon.com Bib transfers deferrals, and ev