Holly Springs Race Against the Sun

Holly Springs, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026

Event

The Holly Springs Race Against the Sun takes place Saturday to Sunday, February 21-22, 2026 in Holly Springs, NC at Sugg Farm Park (Grigsby Avenue). The event offers individual and team options for multi-hour endurance racing, including ruck divisions.

Distances and event types:

  • 24 hour individual and team relay options
  • 12 hour individual (day) and 12 hour individual (night)
  • 24 Hour 6 Person Relay
  • 12 Hour 4 Person Relay (day)
  • Ruck versions of the 24 hour, 12 hour and relays

Details

The course is a trail loop of 4.167 miles per lap with about 240 ft of elevation gain per loop. Only completed loops count; runners are responsible for ensuring volunteers record each completed lap. Completing one full loop each hour yields 50 miles in 12 hours and 100 miles in 24 hours.

Ruck division participants must pass a mandatory gear check and carry a pack every loop. Weight requirements: carry 20 lb if under 150 lbs, 30 lb if over 150 lbs. The aid station at the start/finish provides water, electrolyte drink and general nutrition. Crew tents are allowed in designated areas; fire pits may be used but no ground fires. Parking is available on site at Sugg Farm Park. Awards include a custom belt buckle for 100 Mile finishers and distance patches for 25, 50, 75, 100 miles and a 50 x 50 ruck milestone. One pacer per runner is allowed for 12 hour and 24 hour individual races. Strollers and pets are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
240 m+
Lap Distance
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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