North Carolina Spring Classic
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Event overview
The North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Holly Springs, NC (242 S. Main St.). The event offers multiple race distances and will be the seventh running of the NC Spring Classic. Start and finish are on Main St. in front of Pace Yourself Run Company. The event is capped at 500 participants and provides roughly a two 2.25+ hour window for runners to complete their course.
Distances
- 5k
- 8k (just over 5 miles)
- 16k
Course and on-course services
The course passes scenic sections of Holly Springs and includes a stretch on a wide, compact mulch trail around Bass Lake (approximately miles 5.75 to 7.75 of the 16k). Aid stations provide water at all locations; the Bass Lake station offers both water and Skratch. Specific aid station locations:
- 5k: one aid station at Womble Park (approx mile 1.5)
- 8k: three aid stations, including a twice-visited station on School Days Lane and one at Womble Park
- 16k: four aid stations, including two visits to School Days Lane, one at Womble Park, and one at Bass Lake
Bathrooms are available at the start (portable toilets), Jones Park, Veteran's Park, Womble Park, and Bass Lake.
Logistics and policies
Packet pickup is at Pace Yourself Run Co.: Thursday 4/09 (5-8pm) and Friday 4/10 (4-7pm). Race day packet pickup is available for pre-registered participants with an add-on fee. Registration closes on Wednesday, April 10th at 11:59pm. Bib transfers and event distance changes must be completed by April 8th at 11:59pm. There are no refunds; the event will proceed in normal weather unless conditions are dangerous. Shirt deadline is March 30.
Parking is limited downtown; participants are encouraged to use Womble Park (1201 Grigsby Ave) and walk about 1/2 mile to the start. Bag drop is located outside Pace Yourself; participants must provide their own bag. Strollers are allowed but should line up toward the rear at the start. Dogs are not allowed.
Post-race and awards
SpringsFest takes place in downtown Holly Springs after the race with vendors, food trucks, and entertainment. Awards are given to overall 1st place male and female in each distance and to male and female winners in these age groups: 12 & under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
