Event: The Holly Springs Half Marathon brings you race distances of half marathon, 10k & 5k.
Accessibility: Whether you are a seasoned runner or hoping to complete your first distance race, you’ll absolutely love these course options.
Course Variety: It offers a little bit of everything…from fast flats to rolling hills…from open roads to greenways and trails.
Local Charm: The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k races introduce runners to the best that our town has to offer.
🌳 Starting Line and Course Details
Location: All 3 races starting from Ting Park, the Holly Springs Salamanders’ baseball stadium, located at the North Main Athletic Complex.
Neighborhoods: Runners will begin their journey just outside the stadium and proceed to and through the quaint neighborhoods of Bridgewater, Windcrest, and into Sunset Ridge.
5K Course: The 5k has a turnaround on Crossway Lane in Sunset Ridge and back to Ting Park.
10K Route: The 10k filters into the fast canopy-covered greenway through both Veterans & Jones parks and down to S. Main St for a turnaround near Womble Park.
🏞️ Half Marathon Challenge
Continuation: Half Marathon Runners will continue downtown on Main Street by Town Hall.
Scenic Trails: Winding through the ball fields of Womble Park and down the Carl Dean greenway to the Bass Lake Park entrance.
Bass Lake Loop: Runners will navigate 2 miles around Bass Lake’s mulch trail.
Final Stretch: Challenging Sugg Farm trail leads back towards Womble Park before finishing downhill back towards the Salamanders’ stadium.
🎖️ Discount for Heroes
Eligibility: Veterans/Active Duty/First Responders/Health Care Professionals qualify for a 20% off discount code.
How to Obtain: Email from your official email address or send an image of your ID to hshalfmarathon2@gmail.com.
Code Details: A custom one-time use code will be sent back for your registration.
Alternative Contact: If unable to send your ID, please contact us from an official service email address.
🏆 Awards and Categories
Awards Ceremony: Will be inside Ting Stadium on the concourse by the DJ Booth at approximately 8:45am for the 5K, 9:30am for the 10K, and 10:30am for the Half Marathon.
Overall Awards: Top 3 male & female in the Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.
Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each category for both Male & Female in the Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.