North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest

North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest

Sat April 11, 2026

Holly Springs, NC 27540 US

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." 2026 will be the 7th running of the NC Spring Classic, and we can't wait! Grab your friends and join us!

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!

Note: From approximately miles 5.75 to 7.75, the surface is soft - a wide, compact mulch trail around BASS LAKE.

Registration closes on Wednesday, April 10th at 11:59pm.

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 Wed, April 10th 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 March 30th!

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

PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup days and times: Thursday, 4/09 5-8pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. Friday, 4/10 4-7pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. NOTE: You may add-on race day packet pickup for an additional $5. Race Day Packet-pickup is 6am-7am. Must be pre-registered in advance. PLEASE allow yourself some time race morning and don't arrive at 6:55am for packet pickup. It will close at 7am sharp.

START TIMES

• 16k - 7:15 am
• 8k - 7:25am
• 5k - 7:35am

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.

Strollers are allowed, but for safety, we do ask that you line up toward the rear at the start. As much as we love dogs and pups, sorry...they are not allowed.

COURSE LIMIT This event will be capped at 500 participants

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

SpringsFest: After the race, make plans to enjoy downtown Holly Springs as we once again kick off 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 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)

PARKING We strongly encourage that race participants park at Womble Park, 1201 Grigsby Ave, and walk a short 1/2 mile to the start on Main St. Due to Springs Fest, downtown parking will be extremely limited.

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: 12 & under; 13-19; 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 Wed, April 9th. Unfortunately, there are no refunds or deferments for any circumstances - we will race rain or shine unless conditions are dangerous. Bib transfers and event distance changes can be managed via your RunSignUp profile.