Holly Springs Race Against the Sun

START TIMES (ET)*

6:50AM Participant briefing 

7:00AM  24 Hour & 12 Hour Race the Day Individual & Relays 

6:50PM Participant briefing
7:00PM. 12 Hour Race the Night Individual & Relay

PACKET PICK-UP

Friday Feb. 23rd 5:00-8:00PM - Pace Yourself Run Company 242 S Main St Suite 102 Holly Springs NC from 5-8pm (All Events)
Saturday Feb. 24th 6:00-6:45AM - Sugg Farm Park (24hour Individual & Relay, Race the Day Individual & Relay)
Saturday Feb. 24th 6:00 - 6:45PM - Sugg Farm Park (Race the Night Individual & Relay)

 Course Rules

Course is posted in the photo section at the bottom of this page. This will be a very manageable 4 mile trail loop with only 240ft of elevation per loop. Only completed loops count, so be smart as you get close to your cutoff time. It will be the runners responsibility to make sure the volunteer at the start/finish line records your loop. You can receive aid at anytime along your run but you must stay on course until your loop is completed. You can take breaks at anytime on course but if you want/need to leave the course for a period of time, it must be after a completed loop. Tents in designated areas near start/finish line are the exception. Headlamps will be required 1/2hr before sunset-end of race.

CREW TENTS

Racers and crew only, will be allowed to pitch a tent in designated areas. Fire pits are allowed but no fires directly on the ground. You must clean up after yourself completely including any partially used or unused wood. 

 RUCK

You can register to ruck the 24hr, 12hr or the team relay options.  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.

AID STATION
 
The aid station a the start/finish will have water, electrolyte drink and general nutrition. We encourage all participants to bring your own nutrition.

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 Feb. 10th

Shirt exchanges:  Shirt exchanges may be possible following the races by stopping by the shirt exchange booth.

DEFERRALS, DEADLINES, DISTANCE CHANGES, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

Deferrals are NOT PERMITTED

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

Distance changes and bib transfers ($10 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”.

PLEASE KNOW that the deadline to register to guarantee your shirt is by 11:59PM on 2/14/2024, and general registration closes at 6:00 PM on 02/22/24.  We cannot guarantee a race shirt for registrations submitted between 2/15/2024 and 02/22/2024, and will ask that you visit our shirt exchange table on race day to see what inventory remains.

BATHROOMS

Yes, don’t worry we have bathrooms available! But not just the typical port-o-potties…..we have REAL bathrooms for your convenience located all along the course and a private trailer with bathrooms specifically for the runners and crew!! 

ASSISTED ATHLETE PARTICIPATION & REGISTRATION

The Holly Springs running community would not be what it is if it 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

100 Mile finishers will receive a Race Against the Sun custom belt buckle

CAN I RUN WITH A PACER?

Yes, 1 pacer per runner is allowed at any point for 24 hour & 12 hour individual racers only.

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

Sorry, no strollers will be permitted. The trail has an area that is not safe for strollers.

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 are worry-free, and that along the course we have any concerns of accidents. We appreciate your understanding. 

PARKING
Parking will be available on site @ Sugg Farm Park