242 S. Main St., Holly Springs NC
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
🌼 Race Overview
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 Spring Classic" takes place! This local event encompasses all levels of runner and has 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."
2025 will be the 6th running of the NC Spring Classic, and we can't wait! Grab your friends and join us!
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Location: 242 S. Main St., Holly Springs, NC
- Registration: Closes on April 9th at 11:59pm
- Link: North Carolina Spring Classic Registration
📏 Distance Notes
- 5k: One aid station at Womble Park, at approximately mile 1.5.
- 8k: Three aid stations: water and Skratch available.
- 16k: Four aid stations: soft surface trail around Bass Lake from miles 5.75 to 7.75.
- 8k Measurement: It measures just a hair over 5 miles...so, when your watch hits 4.9 miles, keep going.
🎟️ Discounts
If you are active military, a military veteran, first responder or healthcare worker, we’d like to provide you with a race discount of 20%. Please mail: sarah@hollyspringshalfmarathon.com
📦 Packet Pickup
- Thursday, 4/10: 5-8pm at Pace Yourself Run Co.
- Friday, 4/11: 4-7pm at Pace Yourself Run Co.
- Race Day: 6am-7am (Must be pre-registered).
- Note: Please allow time on race morning: packet pickup closes at 7am sharp.
⏰ Start Times
16k - 7:15 am, 8k - 7:25 am, 5k - 7:35 am. Start and finish are on Main St., right in front of Pace Yourself Run Company.
🏅 Awards
The overall 1st place winner will be awarded for both male & female runners in the 5k, 8k and 16k. In addition, male and female overall 1st in age group awards for the 5k, 8k and 16k will be given in the following categories:
- 19 & Under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60 and Over
🎉 Post-Race Festivities
After the race, make plans to enjoy downtown Holly Springs during our post-race festival SpringsFest featuring vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more!
📍 Parking
A parking map can be found under EVENT INFO. We encourage participants to park at Womble Park and walk 1/2 mile to the start on Main St.
🔙 Bib Transfers & Refunds
Bib transfers and event distance changes must be completed by 11:59pm on Wed, April 9th. Unfortunately, there are no refunds or deferments.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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