
10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Holly Springs Half Marathon offers a community-focused race through historic streets and greenways.
Race Date
Nov 21, 2026
Location
Holly Springs, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Holly Springs, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,822
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, now in its ninth year, has become a beloved local tradition. This race series, drawing participants from around 16 states, offers a welcoming atmosphere for both seasoned runners and newcomers.
The course itself is a journey through the heart of Holly Springs, starting at Ting Park. Runners experience a fast downhill start before navigating the rolling hills of Anchor Creek and the historic Main Street. The half marathon then winds through diverse neighborhoods and greenways, including a figure-eight loop in Womble Park, before returning to the finish line.
With a median field size of around 446 finishers and a growing trend, the event boasts strong community support. Approximately 32% of participants return year after year, a testament to the race's enduring appeal and the rewarding experience it offers.
Race-provided description
The 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon brings you race distances of Half Marathon, 10k & 5k. Whether you are a seasoned runner or hoping to complete your first distance race, you’ll absolutely love these course options. It offers a little bit of everything…from rolling hills to fast flats…from open neighborhood roads to greenways and down Main Street. The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k races introduces runners to the best that our town has to offer. All 3 races start from Ting Park, the home of Holly Springs Salamanders’ baseball stadium, tennis & pickleball, and Wake FC soccer located at the North Main Athletic Complex. Runners will begin their journey just outside the stadium and have a fast down hill start, onto Sportsmanship Way and approach N. Main St. Crossing Main St., for the first mile all runners will be challenged, and rewarded, by the rolling hills of Anchor Creek as they approach the entrance to Middle Creek Greenway. From here, the 3 races split with the Half Marathon runners heading south through the neighborhoods of Bridgewater, Windcrest, Sunset Ridge, Veterans Park, Jones Park, through the historic district and down Main St., and into Womble Park. A figure-eight loop through Womble Park will have you doubling back along the same route back to the entrance of the Middle Creek Greenway at about mile 7.2. The next 5 miles are along the greenway with turn-arounds at both ends before re-joining Anchor Creek Way for the last mile back to the finish line. The 10k and 5k courses enter the Middle Creek Greenway from Anchor Creek Way just short of mile 1 for the respective races. At the junction of the access ramp, The 10k makes a hairpin right turn and first heads south wandering along Middle Creek to the aid-station near the Wood Creek development for a turn-around and a return north to the next turn-around at Sunset Lake Road. The 5k course also heads down the access ramp to the greenway, but first heads north to the turn-around at Sunset Lake. Both courses turn-around at Sunset Lake and return south to the junction proceeding up the ramp back to Anchor Creek Way for the last mile to the Finish line. Veterans/Active Duty/First Responders/Health Care Professionals!!: Please note that discount codes are available beginning February 2nd, 2026 AFTER the early bird pricing ends on February 1st, 2026. To receive a custom, one-time-use-only 20% discount code either email us from your official email address or send an image of an ID which confirms your status to hshalfmarathon2@gmail.com. Once we verify your status we will reply back to you with a custom code. If unable to send your ID, please contact us from an official service email address. Thank you for your service to our community and to our country! Awards/Categories: Awards ceremony will be inside Ting Stadium on the concourse by the DJ Booth at approximately 8:45am for the 5K, 9:30am for the 10K, and 10:30am for the Half Marathon. Overall Awards: Top 3 male & female in the Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Age Group Awards: top 3 in each category for both Male & Female in the Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start Time
7:20 AM
Giveaway
Awesome 10 Year Anniversary Race Shirt
Start Location
Ting Park, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Small Town, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
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Quality Score
Runner Favorite819 years running
~446 finishers a year
growing or steady
32% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 16 states
winner 1:14:16
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,822 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4,822
Median time
2:08:30
Latest turnout
468
States
37
Turnout by year
2017–2025
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Frequently asked
When is the 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k?
The 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 7:20 AM.
Where does the 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k take place?
It takes place in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
What distances does the 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k course flat and good for a PR?
The 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,822 runners who have completed the 10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k.
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