WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

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."

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Summer 2026 Adult Speed Training in Holly Springs is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.

The class is 12 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults train to run faster at shorter distances (i.e. 5K/10K or shorter). All levels and paces are welcome!

Cost of the class is: $80 if you register by 5/3. Price increases to: $85 if you register 5/4-5/24. Deadline to register is: 5/24. No refund or class credit if you drop the class after registering.

If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us. We have a donation program that can help out.

Cost includes: 12-week training schedule, 2 coach-led group run workouts per week, email access to the coach throughout the program, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), training class shirt, strength training plan, coach-led Saturday group long runs, 15% discount on merchandise (shirts, hats) at The Running PTs, and weekly tips and running information from your coach and The Running PTs to supplement your knowledge.

Coach Dave Gross will coach this class.

Program dates: May 10, 2026 - August 1, 2026. Group training will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30AM-6:30AM, and there are group long runs with all summer adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM-9:00AM. The class will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays rotating between: Pace Yourself Run Company (242 S Main Street, Suite 102, Holly Springs 27540), Womble Park (300 Stinson Avenue, Holly Springs, and the Holly Grove Middle School track (1401 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs). Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area.

Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com

Summer 2026 Adult Speed Training in Cary is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.

The class is 12 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults train to run faster at shorter distances (i.e. 5K/10K or shorter). All levels and paces are welcome!

Cost of the class is: $80 if you register by 5/3. Price increases to: $85 if you register 5/4-5/24. Deadline to register is: 5/24. No refund or class credit if you drop the class after registering.

If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us. We have a donation program that can help out.

Cost includes: 12-week training schedule, 2 coach-led group run workouts per week, email access to the coach throughout the program, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), training class shirt, strength training plan, coach-led Saturday group long runs, 15% discount on merchandise (shirts, hats) at The Running PTs, and weekly tips and running information from your coach and The Running PTs to supplement your knowledge.

Coach Kelly Svihovec will coach this class.

Program dates: May 10, 2026 - August 1, 2026. Group training will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30AM-6:30AM, and there are group long runs with all summer adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM-9:00AM. The class will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Koka Booth small parking lot (8001 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518). Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area.

Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com

Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning TUESDAYS training in Apex is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.

Class is 8 weeks long, meeting once per week, and is geared toward kids aged 8-14 years old of ALL levels and paces. The goal of the class is to have fun, get healthy, and work on running speed and overall conditioning. Class will be capped at 35 registrants.

Cost of the class is $65. No refund and no deferral if you drop out of the class after registering. Please do not register if you're unsure of your child's schedule and have a potential conflict with another activity. No class switches after registering.

Cost includes: 8 weeks of 1 coached workout per week, a season training plan with suggested workouts on non-class days as well, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), educational information coordinated by The Running PTs, and a training shirt.

If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us. We have a donation program that can help out.

Coach Holly Kane will coach this class.

Program dates: May 26, 2026 - July 14, 2026. 1 class per week: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm. The class will meet at Apex Nature Park, (2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502).

Kids' class code of conduct: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14deMsXZhJYGNYvXWYLM_AMU0nF-j3m0DSlVmNHMvjrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Kids' Allergy Handling Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NrwBLhW5qZ1X00l3e57nHxaC33rosyuNiyuBYrBjmi4/edit?usp=sharing

Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com

Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning WEDNESDAYS training in Apex is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.

Class is 8 weeks long, meeting once per week, and is geared toward kids aged 8-14 years old of ALL levels and paces. The goal of the class is to have fun, get healthy, and work on running speed and overall conditioning. Class will be capped at 35 registrants.

Cost of the class is $65. No refund and no deferral if you drop out of the class after registering. Please do not register if you're unsure of your child's schedule and have a potential conflict with another activity. No class switches after registering.

Cost includes: 8 weeks of 1 coached workout per week, a season training plan with suggested workouts on non-class days as well, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), educational information coordinated by The Running PTs, and a training shirt.

If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us. We have a donation program that can help out.

Coach Mary Petersen will coach this class.

Program dates: May 27, 2026 - July 15, 2026. 1 class per week: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm. The class will meet at Apex Nature Park, (2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502).

Kids' class code of conduct: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14deMsXZhJYGNYvXWYLM_AMU0nF-j3m0DSlVmNHMvjrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Kids' Allergy Handling Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NrwBLhW5qZ1X00l3e57nHxaC33rosyuNiyuBYrBjmi4/edit?usp=sharing

Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com