Your First Mud Run at Raleigh (NC)

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!

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

NEW THIS YEAR: 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. Holly 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: c.w.johnson85@gmail.com

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: sarah@hollyspringshalfmarathon.com

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.

HOW TO VERIFY IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:

Log into your RunSignUp account --> click on your user profile circle in the upper right corner --> you will see your Upcoming Races --> find Spring Classic and click on MANAGE REGISTRATION.

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.

Course maps can be found under the RACE INFO tab at the top of the page. Parking map can be found under the EVENT INFO tab at the top of the page.

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!

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

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

A parking map can be found at the top of this page under EVENT INFO. 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. Bathrooms are available at Womble Park and at the start (portable toilets are located in the rear parking lot of the car wash on Main St.) Please note: Parking at the Library and Cultural Center will be unavailable due to the weekly Farmer's Market.

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 8th.

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. Navigate to PROFILE>UPCOMING EVENTS>MANAGE REGISTRATION. Once there, you can select either "Transfer to another runner" or "Transfer to another event."

Interested in being a Sponsor? Click here:

3rd Annual Glory Run 5K – Run/Walk

📍 Fellowship Baptist Church

911 W Main St, Clayton, NC 27520

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026

🕗 Race Start: 8:00 AM

Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, fellowship, and community at the 3rd Annual Glory Run 5K! Whether you’re an experienced runner or prefer a relaxed walk, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

What to Expect:

✨ Post-race party with vendors and refreshments

🎁 Door prizes

🏆 Awards ceremony

Proceeds from the Glory Run will benefit our youth program and local outreach efforts, helping us continue to serve our community.

Race Packet Includes:

5K bib with timing chip

Locals’ Swag Bag

Official Glory Run 5K T-shirt

👕 Register by April 4th, 2026 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top Male & Female in each age group:

10 & under

11–15

16–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

70–79

80 & over

Packet Pickup:

📍 Fellowship Baptist Church, 911 W Main St, Clayton (Gym Building)

• Friday, April 10, 2026: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Saturday, April 11, 2026: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Come for the run, stay for the fun — and help us make this year’s Glory Run the biggest and best yet. Hope to see you there! 👟🎉

Check-in for the race begins at 10 AM, and the race will begin promptly at 11 AM.

This will be the Alpha Lambda chapter's eighth annual mental health awareness run for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Outrace the Stigma began in 2017 to raise awareness for mental health and the resources available at North Carolina State University and the greater Triangle area.

NAMI is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and provides essential education, advocacy, and support groups at no cost for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. NAMI addresses the mental health needs of our community, replaces stigma with understanding, and helps thousands of families and individuals each year​.

Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States, or 43.8 million adults, experience mental illness in a given year.

Omega Phi Alpha is a national service sorority with 30 chapters across the United States. Omega Phi Alpha's motto is "Today's friends, tomorrow's leaders, forever in service." Our permanent project has been mental health since 1971, chosen by our late National President Susan Terzian. This project is extremely important to our chapter, and we are focusing on bringing awareness around the issue of mental health in the greater Raleigh area.

Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!

5K - Male: A. Moonen - 19:20 (2023) 5K - Female: K. Jonas - 20:11 (2024)

10K - Male: D. Go - 38:58 (2023) 10K - Female: L. Rosenberg - 46:24 (2025)

15K - Male: T. Fink - 1:10:47 (2023) 15K - Female: A. McPherson - 1:10:34 (2024)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is excited to bring back the Sunset Scramble at Bond Park! It's not quite a lap race but you will get your split times for each lap of your distance! There's ONE COURSE but THREE RACES for you to choose from to challenge yourself for how far you can go before the course closes. BUT you only have 2 hours to complete the distance of your choice so challenge yourself but pick what you think you can accomplish!

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION

VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION

COURSE MAPS

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Since this is an evening race we are using a simple 5K course for all races that we can safely manage as it gets dark. Greater distance races will run increasing laps of that course. BUT the longer distances will ALSO get the split times for each 5K lap!

The course closes for all races at 7 PM. Runners will not be allowed to start a new lap after that point; any runners who can't complete their distance in the allowed time will be automatically transferred to the race distance they did complete. Runners who have started a lap before 6:30 PM will be allowed to finish their run and their full finish time and distance will be counted.

All races will have a staggered start beginning at 5:00 PM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 7:00 PM (In-person Race Day Schedule). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at info@fitandable.net.

PLUS there will be special results for those races at each split too! So you may not win the race but you might win a lap or two!

• 5K - 1 Lap - Finish Time

• 10K - 2 Laps - 5K Split & Finish Time

• 15K - 3 - Laps - 5K Split, 10K Split, & Finish Time

PLUS PLUS you can race MULTIPLE distances and win MULTIPLE awards with ONE run and ONE finish time! How? If you sign up for multiple race distances, you will get a timing chip only for the longest distance but we will apply your lap split times as finish times to the shorter races. You will be eligible for the Overall, Age Group, and Lap Split awards for all registered events.

• eg. Sign up for the 5K, 10K, & 15K:

• 5K Lap Split (Lap 1) = 5K - Finish Time & 10K/15K - 5K Split;

• 10K Lap Split (Lap 2) = 10K - Finish Time & 15K - 10K Split, etc.)

• 15K Finish Time (Lap 3)

AND you'll get a DISCOUNT when you sign up for multiple races too (* discount applies to the lowest cost event on multiple registrations per participant):

Sign Up for More Races & Save!

• Applies to 5K & Greater Races Only *

$10 off 2 Events - $20 off 3 Events

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SUNSET SCRAMBLE REGISTRATION:

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, and 15K race options

• Open staggered start window between 5:00 - 6:00 PM (course closes at 7 PM)

• 5K Lap Splits included for the 10K and 15K

• Sunset Scramble shirt and finishers medal included for all 5K, 10K, and 15K participants (guaranteed if signed up by March 28th). Shirts available for purchase separately.

• Nearly $8,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record awards

• Great rewards and prizes you can earn by referring your friends and family to sign up with you or even recruiting them to race as a "team"! * More details below

• Earn points for Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series

If you are interested in sponsoring the Sunset Scramble please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Sunset Scramble!

Supporting the Wake Tech Foundation

Course Records - Scott North Wake Campus

Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!

5K - Male: D. Buffington - 19:46 (2025) 5K - Female: H. Thel - 22:48 (2024)

10K - Male: D. Choi - 43:56 (2025) 10K - Female: M. Kunz - 44:31 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able invites you to be part of the 9th running of Reach, Rally, & Run (formerly Fostering Footsteps) to support the Wake Tech Foundation at the North Scott Wake Tech campus. Race either a 5K, 10K, or Fun Mile race around a beautiful campus and support a great cause.

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION

VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION

COURSE MAPS

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

The Wake Tech Foundation cultivates and manages an array of resources critical to Wake Tech Community College's success. These resources allow the college to meet instructional and institutional needs and continue to offer top-quality, affordable education and training to the Wake County region.

Adults from all walks of life look to Wake Tech for quality education and training that is affordable and accessible. The Foundation's mission is to make an education possible for anyone in our community who wants one – and donors help make that happen. Every student has a story – and every story is unique – but they all benefit from the support of donors. Your generous support helps Wake Tech continue its mission of changing lives through education.

All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the 5K / 10K and 9:15 AM for the Fun Mile and the course closes for all races at 10:30 AM (In-person Race Day Schedule). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at info@fitandable.net.

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH REACH, RALLY, & RUN REGISTRATION:

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, and Fun Mile race options

• 5K Split included for the 10K

• Reach, Rally, & Run finishers medal and gift included for all 5K, 10K, and Fun Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by April 5th). Shirts available for purchase separately.

• Over $4,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record awards

• Great rewards and prizes you can earn by referring your friends and family to sign up with you or even recruiting them to race as a "team"! * More details below

• Earn points for Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series

If you are interested in sponsoring Reach, Rally, & Run please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!

We can't wait to see you at Reach, Rally, & Run!