North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest

🌸 Welcome to the North Carolina Spring Classic

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.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Location: 242 S. Main St., Holly Springs, NC
• Date: April 12, 2025
• URL: Race Registration
• Distances: Options of 5k, 8k, and 16k

🎉 Event Highlights

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!

⏰ Important Registration Information

• Registration Closing: April 9th at 11:59pm
• Discount: 20% for active military, veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers (email sarah@hollyspringshalfmarathon.com for details)
• Transfers: Must be completed by April 9th at 11:59pm
• Refund Policy: No refunds or deferrals will be provided

📸 Race Day Photos

Thank you to VMA Studios for capturing the excitement of race day and providing FREE race photos!

📦 Packet Pickup

• Thursday: April 10 from 5-8pm at Pace Yourself Run Co.
• Friday: April 11 from 4-7pm at Pace Yourself Run Co.
• Race Day: April 12 from 6-7am (must be pre-registered)
• Note: Race day packet pickup requires an additional $5

🏁 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. Portable bathrooms are located in the rear parking lot of the car wash on Main St.

🚧 Course Limit

• Participants: Capped at 500
• Finish Time: Race continues until 9:45 am (2.25-hour time frame)

🎊 SpringsFest

After the race, make plans to enjoy downtown Holly Springs during our post-race festival SpringsFest—Vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and more! Stay tuned for vendor information.

🎒 Bag Drop

Bag drop will be located right outside of Pace Yourself. Please bring your own bag, as they won’t be provided, and pack lightly.

🚰 Aid Stations

Water at all aid stations and both water & Skratch at Bass Lake.

• 5k: 1 Aid station at Womble Park, approx mile 1.5
• 8k: 3 Aid stations
• 16k: 4 Aid stations

🅿️ Parking Information

A parking map can be found under EVENT INFO. We encourage participants to park at Womble Park, 1201 Grigsby Ave, and walk a short 1/2 mile to the start on Main St. Please avoid downtown parking due to SpringsFest.

🏆 Awards

Overall 1st place winners for male & female runners in the 5k, 8k, and 16k will be awarded. Age group awards will also be given in the following categories:

• 19 & Under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60 and Over

🔄 Transfers & Refunds

Bib transfers and event distance changes must be completed by April 9th at 11:59pm. Please note that no refunds or deferments for any circumstances will be made: we race rain or shine unless conditions are dangerous.

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