North Carolina Spring Classic
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North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest
The North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Holly Springs, North Carolina. The race starts and finishes on Main St. and offers multiple distance options.
- 5k
- 8k
- 16k
The course runs through several scenic sections of Holly Springs. From approximately miles 5.75 to 7.75 the surface is a wide, compact mulch trail around Bass Lake and is described as soft. The 8k measures just over five miles.
Aid stations provide water at all stops, with both water and Skratch at Bass Lake. Aid station layout:
- 5k: one aid station at Womble Park, around mile 1.5.
- 8k: three aid stations, including School Days Lane visited twice and Womble Park at about mile 3.5.
- 16k: four aid stations, including School Days Lane visited twice, Womble Park, and an aid station at Bass Lake.
Portable toilets are available at the start, Jones Park, Veteran's Park, Womble Park, and Bass Lake. Packet pickup is scheduled at Pace Yourself Run Co. on Thursday 4/09 and Friday 4/10, with race day pickup available by pre-registration between 6:00 and 7:00. Participants should allow time for pickup.
The event is capped at 500 participants and allows strollers if placed toward the rear at the start. Dogs are not allowed. Awards are given to overall male and female winners and to male and female age group winners in the categories 12 and under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60 and over. SpringsFest follows the race with vendors, food trucks, and entertainment. Registration and registration changes have stated deadlines, and there are no refunds except in dangerous conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
