10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

The 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon brings you race distances of Half Marathon, 10k & 5k.  Whether you are a seasoned runner or hoping to complete your first distance race, you’ll absolutely love these course options. It offers a little bit of everything…from rolling hills to fast flats…from open neighborhood roads to greenways and down Main Street. The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k races introduces runners to the best that our town has to offer.

All 3 races start from Ting Park, the home of Holly Springs Salamanders’ baseball stadium, tennis & pickleball, and Wake FC soccer located at the North Main Athletic Complex.  Runners will begin their journey just outside the stadium and have a fast down hill start, onto Sportsmanship Way and approach N. Main St.  Crossing Main St., for the first mile all runners will be challenged, and rewarded, by the rolling hills of Anchor Creek as they approach the entrance to Middle Creek Greenway. 

From here, the 3 races split with the Half Marathon runners heading south through the neighborhoods of Bridgewater, Windcrest, Sunset Ridge, Veterans Park, Jones Park, through the historic district and down Main St., and into Womble Park.  A figure-eight loop through Womble Park will have you doubling back along the same route back to the entrance of the Middle Creek Greenway at about mile 7.2.  The next 5 miles are along the greenway with turn-arounds at both ends before re-joining Anchor Creek Way for the last mile back to the finish line.

The 10k and 5k courses enter the Middle Creek Greenway from Anchor Creek Way just short of mile 1 for the respective races.  At the junction of the access ramp, The 10k makes a hairpin right turn and first heads south wandering along Middle Creek to the aid-station near the Wood Creek development for a turn-around and a return north to the next turn-around at Sunset Lake Road.  The 5k course also heads down the access ramp to the greenway, but first heads north to the turn-around at Sunset Lake.  Both courses turn-around at Sunset Lake and return south to the junction proceeding up the ramp back to Anchor Creek Way for the last mile to the Finish line.

 

Veterans/Active Duty/First Responders/Health Care Professionals!!:    Please note that discount codes are available beginning February 2nd, 2026 AFTER the early bird pricing ends on February 1st, 2026.  To receive a custom, one-time-use-only 20% discount code either email us from your official email address or send an image of an ID which confirms your status to hshalfmarathon2@gmail.com.  Once we verify your status we will reply back to you with a custom code.  If unable to send your ID, please contact us from an official service email address.  Thank you for your service to our community and to our country!

 

Awards/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: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over.

 

 

RACE START:   All Assisted Athletes start at 7:15.  Half Marathon runner & ruck START at 7:20.  10k runner & ruck START at 7:30. 5k runner & ruck START at 7:35.

North Main Athletic Complex – 1151 N. Main St, Holly Springs, NC

 

The Thrive Skin + Wellness 10K:   For those looking for a middle distance, the Thrive Skin + Wellness 10K is the perfect race.

 

Click HERE to have a look at the interactive map of the new 10k course!

 

USATF certified course map is below.

 

RACE START:   All Assisted Athletes start at 7:15.  Half Marathon runner & ruck START at 7:20.  10k runner & ruck START at 7:30. 5k runner & ruck START at 7:35.

North Main Athletic Complex – 1151 N. Main St, Holly Springs, NC

 

John Hiester Chevrolet 5k:   Experience the event of the year in Holly Springs without all the mileage of the half marathon by registering for the John Hiester Chevrolet 5k.

 

And the best news is you’ll get first dibs at the free pancake breakfast and Runner’s High Special Release from Bombshell Beer Company.

 

Click HERE to have a look at the interactive map of the NEW 5k course!

 

See map of the measured 5k course below.

 

Below provides suggested driving directions from various points around Holly Springs and parking for our participants, volunteers, sponsors & staff.

Should you have any questions about the information, please email us at:  raceday.hshm@gmail.com

DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE & PARKING

Address: Ting Park: 100 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540

FROM HOLLY SPRINGS & FUQUAY-VARINA

• Take Main Street North
• Turn left onto Sportsmanship Way, OR....
• Take NC-55 Bypass North
• Turn right onto Sportsmanship Way

FROM EAST CARY & RALEIGH

• Take US-1 South
• Take Exit 95 for NC-55 toward Apex/Holly Springs/Fuquay-Varina
• Turn left onto NC-55 East
• Turn left onto NC-55 E/E Williams St
• Turn right onto Sportsmanship Way, OR....
• From NC-55, stay straight onto NC-55 Bypass past E Williams St
• Turn left onto Sportsmanship Way

FROM WEST CARY

• Take NC-55 East
• Turn left onto NC-55 E/E Williams St
• Turn right onto Sportsmanship Way, OR....
• From NC-55, stay straight onto NC-55 Bypass past E Williams St
• Turn left onto Sportsmanship Way
  

FROM DURHAM

• Take NC-147 South/Durham Freeway
• Take NC-540 S exit toward NC-55/Apex
• Exit onto NC-55 Bypass E
• Turn left onto Sportsmanship Way

 

ALL:  After turning onto Sportsmanship Way, follow signs and parking attendants’ directions to parking around Ting Stadium;  **only VIP’s, volunteers, sponsors & staff will be permitted to park at the upper lots near the tennis courts and trailer offices.

NOTE: I-540 is a toll road.  You can bypass it by taking NC-55 South instead.

 

ROAD CLOSURES

• All lanes (northbound and southound) on S. Main Street will be closed 7:00am-10:00am from Earp Ave to Grigsby
  • There will still be 2-directional traffic permitted between Holly Springs Rd and Earp Ave
• Both lanes (east and westbound) on Holly Springs Road between Johnson Street and Main Street will be closed 7:00-10:00am.  Reroute to Earp Street to get around closures.
• Grigsby from Rogers to Stinson will be closed 7:00am-10:00am
• Stinson from Hunt Center to Grigsby will be closed 7:00am-10:00am
• 1 lane (eastbound) on Sportsmanship Way entering Ting Stadium will be closed until the end of the race, 10:45am.  
  • There will be 2-directional traffic allowed here (using the turn lane and westbound lanes), but there will be delays as runners cross Main Street.  
  • It may be easier to enter/exit Ting from NC 55 Bypass
     

VOLUNTEERS

• Are responsible for providing their own transportation to their assigned volunteer location (instructions provided by your volunteer coordinator)
• No transportation is available from Ting Stadium to your designated location(s) on the course
• Obey street signs and no parking signs to safely park near your assigned volunteer spot
• Volunteers may go to Ting Stadium for a FREE pancake breakfast only AFTER being cleared to leave by your volunteer coordinator.
• Respect road closures, runners still finishing the race, and parking signs.
• Go to the Volunteer Table at Ting Stadium to get your bracelet for your meal 

 

BEST SPECTATOR LOCATIONS

• Womble Park (300 Stinson Avenue)
• Downtown Holly Springs by Town Hall and Town Hall Commons (Pace Yourself Run Company)
• Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
• Finish line stretch at Ting Park
• Please respect road closures, no parking signs, and be careful of runners on the route.

 

PLEASE KNOW that the deadline to register to guarantee your shirt is by 11:59PM on 11/1/2026 and general registration closes at 6:00 PM on 11/21/2025.  We cannot guarantee a race shirt for registrations submitted between 11/2/2026 and 11/20/26, and will ask that you visit our shirt exchange table on race day to see what inventory remains.

 

START TIMES (ET)*

7:00   Half Marathon participants & Assisted Athletes IN CORRAL

7:05   Race Director Comments

7:10   National Anthem

7:15   Assisted Athletes START

7:20   Half Marathon runner & ruck START

7:25:  10k runners & ruck participants form at START LINE;   5k runners & ruck participants IN CORRAL;  

7:30:  10k runner & ruck START

7:35   5k runner & ruck START

*subject to change

 

 

PARKING - IMPORTANT!!!!!

Parking will be available at Ting Park located at 1151 N. Main St., Holly Springs, NC.  As you approach Ting Park, either from N Main St. or Hwy 55,  please look for the signs below...

 

 

Please turn on your hazard lights to assist our Police Officers and Volunteers in identifying vehicles arriving for the race event vs. other drivers who are just passing through along Sportsmanship Way.  We expect you to follow the directions of all posted signs, and the guidance of Police Officers and Volunteers.  

 

       PLEASE NOTE:

• Carpool, if possible
• Half Marathoner participants should plan to be parked by 6:30AM
• 10k/5k participants should plan to be parked by 6:45AM
• Vehicles arriving from N. Main will be directed into the East parking lot (closest to the ball field)
• Vehicles arriving from Hwy. 55 will be initially directed to proceed up Tennis Ct. lane, around the tennis courts to the parking areas by the trailer offices/bathrooms weather
  • weather permitting, we will park our earliest arriving participants and volunteers in the grass field by the stadium
  • once the upper lots are full, vehicles will be directed to park in the lower West lot (where the basketball courts are located)
• Upon exiting, look for the large EXIT flags located in your parking lot and proceed to the same primary access road that you used upon arrival.

 

RUCK

You can register to ruck the marked courses of the Half Marathon, 10k or 5k.  All ruck participants will get the same finisher medal and shirt that the runners get, and an official ruck finisher patch. The top 3 male and female of each distance will receive a special finisher medal provided by the Travis Manion Foundation.  Click HERE for more information.

 

COURSE LIMITS

Cut off time for the Holly Springs Half Marathon is 3hr 30 mins.

 

AID STATIONS
 
Each aid station will have water, Skratch energy drink and First Aid kits.

 

HALF MARATHON:  

1)  Anchor Creek and Middle Creek Greenway Access (miles 0.9 and 12.1)
2)  Jones Park (miles 2.5 & 6)
3)  Womble Park/Baseball Parking (mile 4)
4)  @ 10k turn around (mile 9)

 

10K: 

1)  Anchor Creek and Middle Creek Greenway Access (mile 0.9 and 5.2)
2)  10k turn-around on Middle Creek Greenway @ Canterwood Dr access (approx. mile 2.7)

 

5K: 

1)  Anchor Creek and Middle Creek Greenway Access (mile 0.9 and 2.1)

 

 

DEFERRALS, DEADLINES, DISTANCE CHANGES, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

Deferrals to next year’s races ARE PERMITTED for a $20 fee.  To do so, log back into your RunSignup account (or via your confirmation email receipt), and complete the deferral by the November 20th

 

Unfortunately, there are NO REFUNDS for any circumstances, including partial refunds for dropping down to a shorter distance. We will race rain or shine unless conditions are dangerous.

 

Distance changes and bib transfers ($15 fee for bib transfers) MUST BE DONE BY REGISTRATION DEADLINE and can be done by logging back into your RunSignUp account.  Navigate to Profile>Upcoming Events>Manage registration. Once there, you can select either “Transfer to another runner” or “Transfer to another event”.

 

BATHROOMS

Yes, don’t worry!!  We have bathrooms available!!  We have mostly REAL bathrooms for your convenience located all along the course, and will have several Forever Clean Porta Potty's too!!  

 

First, Ting Stadium (start/finish line and after party) has plenty of WARM bathrooms located off the atrium down the first and third base lines. In addition, depending on your race distance, you will pass REAL bathrooms located at Veterans Park, Jones Park, and Womble Park.  The new section of the course, utilizing the Middle Creek Greenway, will have Porta Potty's located at the Lockley Rd. parking lot/greenway entrance.  

 

CAN I RUN WITH MY STROLLER?  HOW ABOUT WITH FIDO?

Strollers, yes!  Just please know that we ask that you start at the back of your race corral and if your running the Half please know that getting around Bass Lake in the mulch and back up to Sugg Farm will be quite a challenge! But hey, go for it!  Children being pushed in a jogger or stroller do not need to be registered (unless you wish to give them a medal and a shirt).

 

Fido, unfortunately no. We understand many of you run with your pet but we ask that you let your running buddy sleep in.   We want to make sure that our participants in the (crowded) start area corral are worry-free, and that along the course we have no worries of accidents. We appreciate your understanding. 

 

PACKET PICK-UP

Click HERE for all of the details for our packet pick-up.

 

T-SHIRTS
Each runner will receive a high quality, UNISEX, cotton-poly blend t-shirt.  To guarantee a shirt, you must register by 11:59PM on Nov. 1st.

If you register after the shirt cut-off deadline, you will not be able to get a shirt at packet pick-up.  However, we likely will have ordered enough extra shirts by our production deadline.  Please find the shirt exchange table after the race to check if we have a race shirt in your size.  

Shirt exchanges:  If the size you requested does not fit, find the shirt exchange table after the race.

 

ASSISTED ATHLETE PARTICIPATION & REGISTRATION
The Holly Springs Half Marathon would not be what it is if if wasn’t for the participation of, and inspiration by, the assisted athletes in our community.  Each and all are very close to our hearts, and at the core of the mission of the Holly Springs Half Marathon Non-profit organization.

We welcome and support the efforts and achievements of pushers and riders alike!!  So that all participants receive a bib, event shirt, and medal (i.e., covering our costs) we do require that both the rider & pusher each be registered. In addition, all participants are required to sign an event waiver prior to participation which is done through the registration site.

 

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a custom finishers medal.

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: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over.

Ruck: The top 3 male and female of each distance will receive a special finisher medal provided by the Travis Manson Foundation.  

 

 

RESULTS NOTIFICATIONS
To sign up text or email notification of your results, click HERE to search your name and add the desired notification.

 

 

 

 

RACE START:   All Assisted Athletes start at 7:15.  Half Marathon runner & ruck START at 7:20.

North Main Athletic Complex – 1151 N. Main St, Holly Springs, NC

Exciting new finish for 2026!

Whether you are a seasoned runner, or hoping to complete your first half marathon, you’ll absolutely love the challenge this course presents.  It offers a little bit of everything…through many of the neighborhoods....from fast flats to rolling hills…from open roads to green-ways and trails.....the Holly Springs Half Marathon - presented by The Endurance Fence Co. carries runners through the best that our town has to offer.

 

Click HERE to have a look at the interactive map of the new Half Marathon course!

 

USATF Certified Course Map below.

 

COMMUNITY DETOURS & ROAD CLOSURES
 

Please be alert for Course Monitors, Volunteers, and Holly Springs Police Officers who will be managing key areas of the race course. Residents exiting their neighborhoods from & onto the following roads should use caution and take note of the following:

 

Ting Park - From 7-11AM, vehicles turning onto Sportsmanship Way from 55-Bypass heading to N. Main St. will be guided to proceed through a temporary coned/gated lane utilizing the turn lane.  Please follow the directions of the police officers and/or course monitors.

 

Holly Springs Rd. - runners will be utilizing this road between School Days Lane fand Raleigh St. between the hours of 7:30-8:45AM.  Holly Springs Rd will NOT be closed, however Police Officers will be managing east and west bound traffic flow through gaps in runner traffic

 

Main Street will be closed to all northbound and southbound traffic from Center Ave. to Rogers St. from approx 7:30 - 8:15AM.   Follow police officer and detour sign direction.

• Southbound traffic (ie coming from Holly Springs Rd. will detour right onto Center Ave to Avent Ferry.
• Northbound traffic (ie coming from Hwy 55 bypass) will detour left at Rogers St. to Avent Ferry Rd  
• Vehicles traveling on Earp will only be able to cross Raleigh St. (between runners); NO turns (toward Holly Springs Rd or toward Center Ave. will be permitted from appox. 7:30-8:45AM

 

Sunset Ridge and Windcrest residents traveling to or along Crossway Lane should expect to see runners in both directions from 7:15 - 9:00 AM on Crossway between Skymont and the Holly Springs Greenway entrance.  Crossway will NOT be closed, but police officer and course monitor will be managing traffic flow through gaps in runners.

 

Windward Pointe residents traveling on Cayman Ave. toward Holly Springs Rd. will have not be able to exit onto Holly Springs Rd. and will be asked to turn around.

 

Residents who live on Collins St. and Raleigh St. should exit to Earp St. between 7:15 - approx. 10:00AM.

 

Sports at Jones Park will be starting at 11AM, as Holly Springs Rd. will be re-opened at approximately 9:00AM.  

 

Sports at Womble Park will begin at 11AM.

 

Raleigh St. will be closed to southbound vehicles beginning at Earp St.  Grigsby Ave. will be closed in both directions between Rogers St. and Stinson Ave. from 7:00 - approx 9:30AM. 

 

Remington residents:  

• exiting from Lee St., can make a LEFT turn ONLY onto Grigsby only from 7:30 - 8:45 AM and proceed to Oak St for right turn to Main S. Be careful of runners in both directions.
• traffic on Oak St. and Elm St. will not be permitted to turn onto Grigsby from 7:30 - 8:45AM (except for residents of Lee & Turner streets)
• exiting from Turner St. can make LEFT turn ONLY onto Grigsby, then making right turn onto Elm St. from 7:30 - 8:45AM.  Be careful of runners in both directions.
• exiting from Baygall or Indian Hill Rds, unless you are going to the Hunt Center, please make a left onto Stinson and proceed to Bass Lake Rd. 
   

Lakeside residents exiting from Maple Ave from 7:30 - 9:30 AM, please avoid making a right turn onto Grigsby and instead proceed, with HSPD or volunteer assistance, straight through Grigsby intersection toward S. Main St (between runners).

 

 

Race Director - Ryan Monteleone

Ryan first moved to Holly Springs in 2000 from Rochester, NY. and has worked as an Edward Jones financial advisor in our community for over 15 years. He has two sons; Eli, who joined the family in 2014 and Matthew, born in 2016. Active in the community, he is a founder of the Holly Springs Half Marathon, a member of the Holly Springs Kiwanis Club and one of the owners of Pace Yourself Run Co. 

Ryan found his love for running after seeing the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15th, 2013.  He made the decision that the following year he would run Boston in support of those who suffered on that day.  The following year Ryan completed his 1st marathon, the 118th Boston Marathon. Six years and 26 marathons later, Ryan still has a passion for running and sharing that passion with others.

 

Sponsorship Director - Lisa Burnham

Lisa is a full time Travel Advisor for Maupin Travel in Cameron Village and the mom to two girls Meghan (14) and Madison (10). She started running in 2010 using Couch to 5K and a year later found herself on the first of 3 seasons with the Triangle area Team in Training Group. Lisa ran her first half marathon in Disney at Princess Weekend in 2012 and raising close to $12,000 for LLS over the three seasons. 

Lisa has since run in many 5K and 10k (fav distance) races as well as 19 half marathons, including one international. She is now gearing up to run half marathon #20 in Richmond this November. Her new favorite races are those she gets to do with her daughter Madison.

Lisa has been on the HSHM Planning Team since the inaugural season of 2016

 

Course Manager - Jim Wyland

Jim has lived in Holly Springs since 2006.  His day job is as a Financial Advisor, CFP with Edward Jones since 2006, but his marketing chops were honed over 18 years in his first career in Advertising.  Jim began running at age 47 in 2011 fueled by dares by friends to register for a Warrior Dash 5k mud run, and a Tough Mudder.  Now with a rack full of bibs and race medals, and 6 Tough Mudder headbands, running has now became a lifestyle.  Jim is one of the founders of the Holly Springs Half Marathon, a partner of Pace Yourself Run Co. in Holly Springs, and enjoys running about 25 miles a week on local roads and trails with friends of the Pace Yourself Run Co, Holly Springs Run Club, and Triangle Run Smart Training.

 

 

Race Day Village Manager - Mary Flannigan

Fitness has always been important to Mary, who even walked several half-marathons with her family before becoming a runner! The running bug bit in 2016, when she completed her first marathon almost on a whim. She is now an avid runner and all-around fitness enthusiast, who has completed five marathons and several half-marathons. Mary has a passion for charitable work, and has found a way to combine her passions by serving on the HSHM Planning Team since 2019. Mary and her husband, Dan, have called Holly Springs home since 1999.

 

Volunteer/Pacer/Monitor Manager - Stacey Head

Stacey is originally from Vermont but moved to North Carolina in 2016 to work for Duke Physical and Occupational Therapy. She moved along with her husband, Dave and son, Tyler. When not working as a Physical Therapist, Stacey teaches fitness classes, coaches runners and helps people lead healthier lives. 

Stacey has been an avid runner and triathlete since she graduated from college in 2001. She has completed numerous triathlons and running races, from short to long-distance. She races with Big Sexy Racing and is an ambassador for FS Series as well.

 

Aid Station Manager & Race Day Planning - Scott Lefferts

Scott Lefferts is a retired mechanical engineer who spent 35 years leading large electromechanical projects for customers such as Porsche and Boeing and holds 5 patents in the field of study..  He is currently the founder and CEO of WhatGives, a local non profit providing small-sum financial grants to individuals facing a crisis affecting education, training or employment.  Scott has been married to Debbie for 31 years and is the father of 4 children ranging in age from 17-28. 

Scott has been running for over 30 years, having completed 4 marathons and numerous other distances over the years.  He is a staunch disciple of the Jeff Galloway walk-run methodology and is looking forward to being on the planning team for the first time in 2021

 

Race Day Planning - Captain Michael Patterson

My name is Michael Patterson, I am originally from Dayton, Ohio and moved to the area in late 1999 after a four year enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps. In my full time job, I work as a police officer for the Town of Holly Springs and have been doing so for almost 21 years. My hobbies include golf, weightlifting and running. I have been a runner on and off since 1995, but have just recently begun to turn it into a passion. My distance of choice is the half marathon, but I have run a handful of full marathons and hope to call myself an ultra-runner one day.

 

Marketing, Social Media and Design Manager - Sarah Larson

Sarah, and her family, have lived in Holly Springs since 2014. They enjoy traveling but they love to call Holly Springs home! Sarah is active in the community through volunteering for numerous organizations. She loves to help out where needed. Sarah has a bachelor's degree in advertising from South Dakota State University. She has experience in sales, event planning, marketing, social media, and more! She loves a good theme and actually enjoys running in costumes! Her running style could be best described as, "Are my friends signed up? Then yes, I am in!" She has ran countless 5ks, a few 10ks, several beer miles, 2 half-marathons, 1 full marathon, and a handful of obstacle course races. 

 

PACKET PICK UP:
 
Thursday, November 19th, 2026
Time: 4:00-8:00
Pace Yourself Run Company

 

Friday, November 20th, 2026
Time: 4:00-7:00
Ting Stadium 

 

***REMINDER***

 

If you wish to have a friend pick-up your packet, be sure they have a copy of your photo ID.

 

ALL Volunteer info/shirt distribution will be during packet pickup on Friday only.  No Volunteer shirt pickup on Thursday.

 

ALL race packets must be picked-up on Thursday or Friday.  Only VIP and those who purchase race day packet pick up are permitted to get packets on race day. 

 

DEFERRALS, DISTANCE CHANGES, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

 

Deferrals to next year’s races ARE PERMITTED for a $20 fee.  To do so, log back into your RunSignup account (or via your confirmation email receipt), and complete the deferral by the November 1st shirt deadline.

 

Unfortunately, there are NO REFUNDS for any circumstances – we will race rain or shine unless conditions are dangerous.

 

For distance changes and bib transfers, click HERE to log back into your RunSignup account (or via your confirmation email receipt).  MUST be completed by the registration deadline.  No onsite changes

 

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

If you wish to pick up your bib/shirt ON RACE DAY, please register for the VIP package or purchase the “Race Day Pick Up" add-on during your registration.  ONLY VIP's & those who purchased race day packet pick-up can pick up their bibs & shirt on race day from 6:00am-7:00am. 

To add "Race Day Pick Up" after your initial registration, click HERE to log back into your RunSignup account (or via your confirmation email receipt), and select this add-on to your registration.  Deadline is 6pm Friday evening prior to the race.

 

Check out the Official Race Day Video!!

 

For information on road closure and details which may impact your commute or neighborhood, click on the links below.

 

Click HERE for the 2025 NC Spring Classic being held on April 12th, 2025.

 

Click HERE for the 2025 Holly Springs Half Marathon being held on November 22nd, 2025.

 

 

 

Ruck is back!  You can register to ruck the marked courses of the Half Marathon, 10k or 5k.  A portion of the Ruck registration proceeds will be donated to the Travis Manion Foundation.  All ruck finishers will get the same finisher medal and shirt that the runners get, and an official ruck finisher patch. The top 3 male and female of each distance will receive a special finisher medal provided by the Travis Manion Foundation.  

 FYI - Ruck registration fees are an additional $5 over the cost of the run fee to cover the cost of patches.

 

Ruck standards are as follows:

• A rucksack, aka backpack (Rucker recommended)
• Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement, weight needs to be non-perishable weight
•       If you weigh >150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
•       If you weigh < 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
• Optional Hydration Bladder

 

COURSES/COURSE LIMIT:  All Ruck distances will follow the official course established for the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k.  (**Note:  course cut off time for the Half Marathon is 3hr 30 mins; please consider this when registering for the Ruck Half Marathon)

 

PACKET PICK UP:  Stop by one of the scheduled packet pick-ups to grab your bib (in order to be chip timed), and receive your Holly Springs Half Marathon/10k/5k race participant shirt.  

 

RACE START TIMES:  For additional race start/course/aid station information, please check out the FAQ's

• Ruck Half Marathon:  7:20AM  
• Ruck 10k: 7:30 AM
• Ruck 5k:  7:35AM

 

CERTIFICATION:  Prior to your distance start time, check-in at the Travis Manion Foundation tent for certification of your rucks.  Post-race, check back in to the same location for certification and to receive your finisher patch. 

 

AWARDS:  All finishers will receive a HSHM medal and patch.  The top 3 male and top 3 female for each distance will receive a special medal provided by the Travis Manion Foundation.  

 

The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is something we love to do for our community.  While participant entry fees offset some of the cost to stage our races, we simply could not host the event and make donations back to community without the generous support of our sponsors.  We have many different levels of sponsorship packages for any businesses (or persons) who wish to contribute to this great race event and in return receive some great perks, while supporting our wonderful community.

Check out what is available below and contact Lisa Burnham, Sponsorship Manager (Lzburnham1017@gmail.com) if you would like to be a part of the Holly Springs Race Weekend!!!

 

ALL Sponsors of the Party Booth and higher will receive the following:

• A 10x10 booth on race day
• Logo on back of race shirts, medal photo back drop
• Recognition on Holly Springs Half Marathon official website with logo and link to business  
• Race entries with access to VIP amenities (until race or VIP is sold out)  
• Race day breakfast – who doesn’t love pancakes?!!? 

 

Sponsorship Levels available:

Title Sponsor (3 available, 1 for each distance):

• Half Marathon:  $4,000  - Sold Out
• 10K:   $3,000  - Sold Out
• 5K:     $2,500  - Sold Out

Each Title Sponsor receives the following in addition to above:

• Prominent Top Row logo on all race shirts  
• Logo on race medal ribbon  
• Branding of race to highlight your sponsorship i.e. “ {Your Company Name} 10K”   Larger booth space and at highly visible location at  Race Day up to 10’ deep  by 20’ wide  
• All materials for Race Distance Branded with Company Logo (i.e. maps, Social Media  Posts)  
• Company highlighted on Home Page of Race specific to Race Distance
• Opportunity for Social Media Video to Highlight Business and Sponsorship
• 6 VIP race entries to race (any distance, VIP available until sold out) 

Bib and Finish Line Sponsor – 1 available - $2500 - Sold Out

• 2nd row placement of logo on all race shirts  
• Company Logo on all race bibs of participants all distances  
• Priority location of Booth Space/Marketing available at Finish line of the race
• Opportunity for Social Media Video to Highlight Business and Sponsorship  
• 6 VIP Race entries to race (any distance, VIP available until sold out)  
• Promotional/marketing materials in participant swag bags

Volunteer Sponsor – 1 available - $1,250 

• Company logo on all Race Crew shirts
• Booth Space/Marketing on Race Day
• 4 VIP Race Entries to Race (any distance, VIP available until sold out)
• Promotional/marketing materials in participant swag bags 

Mileage Sponsor – 6 available - $1,000  

• Ability to set up Cheer and Fan Station along race course
• Next priority positioning of booth on Race Day
• Prominent logo position in marketing efforts on Social Media & Website
• Opportunity for Social Media Video to Highlight Business and Sponsorship
• 4 VIP Race entries to race (any distance, VIP available until sold out)  
• Promotional/marketing materials in participant swag bags

Party Booth Sponsor - $500  

• 10’x10’ booth on Race Day  
• Logo positioning in marketing efforts on Social Media & Website
• 2 VIP Race entries to race (any distance, VIP available until sold out)
• Promotional/marketing materials in participant swag bags  

Community Sponsor - $250  

• Company name on participant race shirts  
• Company Logo on website and Finish line Photo-op Signage
• Promotional/marketing materials in participant swag bags 

 

 

 

Coach Kelly Svihovec and Coach Dave Gross of Triangle Run Smart Training share below some very helpful info for running and training in the heat & humidity of Summer.

Given our current heat wave this week, let's consider hydration and the following tips:

 

We've settled into our warmer and definitely very humid summer weather which means to pay more attention to your perceived effort and less to PRs and paces.  The key weather indicator that we want to look at in adjusting our pace is: dew point - that takes heat AND humidity into account.  Here is more information on the impact dew point has on us runners.

And to help you determine how to adjust your pacing, here's a temperature/pacing calculator.  Enter the dew point, temperature, your goal pace, running distance & type of run (easy, tempo, or race).  Check it out before an upcoming run to get a more accurate pace goal and please note that having to run slower is NOT actually making you slower.  You're putting in MORE effort in tough weather conditions and your fitness is improving exponentially.  And your body will adjust some as you get more used to running in humidity.  You might still not enjoy it per se, but you'll get better at handling it in terms of your breathing, recovery, & pace.  :)

What can we do in addition to adjusting our pace and performance expectations?  We can work on getting our body temperature down, since as it rises, our pace and performance decrease:

• Pre-cool - consider taking a cool/cold shower before a hot run, drink a cold, icy beverage beforehand, use cool washcloths on your body ahead of time
• During run - refrigerate or freeze your hydration beforehand so it's cool when you drink it, aim for a shady route (if running during daylight hours), wear light & wicking material, bring a cold washcloth or buff for your natural radiators (palm of your hands and forehead but not the back of your neck).  Don't skip electrolyte replenishment
• After (for recovery) - cool/cold shower, cold hydration, cold washcloths, and get in an air-conditioned environment as soon as possible out of the heat.

 

To read up more on the science behind hot weather running, check out this article.

 

And for some good information on the "what & when" of summer hydration, check out this article.

 

Stay cool, safe and enjoy your run!

Admit it. Who doesn’t love being treated like a VIP! The HSHM is quickly becoming a “must-run” for many planning their Fall race calendar. And for good reason! A unique course, free pancakes, locally-brewed “Runner’s High” beer…and real bathrooms. 

So how could we possibly make the experience any better? Well, for a modest upcharge over the normal entry cost you can get the VIP treatment! But hurry, we are capping the VIP Experience at 100.

 VIP Experience includes:

• Race day packet pick-up
• Priority access bag check
• Locker rooms w/ VIP-only restrooms and showers
• Snacks & bottled water
• VIP-only recovery area
• VIP-only access line to the Pancake Breakfast
• VIP-only access line to the beer taps of “Runner’s High”, our custom race beer from Bombshell Brewing Co. in Holly Springs. 
• Free refills of “Runner’s High”

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