North Carolina Springs Classic & The Fest

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!

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Bib transfers deferrals, and event distance changes must be complete by Thursday, April 8th at 11:59pm. See bottom of page for instruction links. Unfortunately, there are NO REFUNDS - we will race rain or shine unless conditions are dangerous.

SHIRT DEADLINE is March 30th!

RACE DAY PHOTOS

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

COURSE LIMIT

The race will continue until 9:45 am. This will provide all runners a two 2.25+ hour time frame to complete the course.

The Fest:

After the race, make plans to enjoy downtown Holly Springs as we once again kick off NC Springs Classic Fest Vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more!

Learn more about this fun, racer and family friendly event following the race from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more

AID STATIONS (Water at all aid stations, and both water & electrolytes at Bass Lake) 5k= 1 Aid station located at Womble Park, at approx mile 1.5 8k = 3 Aid stations. 1 located on School Days Lane, which will be visited twice (miles .7 and 2.4) 1 located at Womble Park (mile 3.5) 16k = 4 Aid stations. 1 located on School Days Lane, which will be visited twice (miles .7 and 3.0) 1 located at Womble Park (mile 4) and 1 located in Bass Lake (mile 7) Bathrooms are located at the start (Portable toilets at the rear parking of the Car Wash on Main St., at Jones Park, at Veteran's Park, at Womble Park and at Bass Lake)

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: 10 & under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and Over

BIB TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

Bib transfers and event distance changes must be completed by 11:59pm on Thursday, April 8th.

Unfortunately, there are no refunds or deferments for any circumstances - we will race rain or shine unless conditions are dangerous.

Bib transfers, deferrals, and event distance changes can be managed via your RunSignUp profile. Navigate to PROFILE>UPCOMING EVENTS>MANAGE REGISTRATION.

Interested in being a Sponsor? Email Christine at [email protected]