Holly Springs Race Against the Sun
- Date
- March 6–7, 2027
- Distance
- Ultra
- Price
- $65–$480
From the Organizer
Holly Springs Race Against the Sun is back for our third year!
Join us for an epic event! With 100 Mile, 24 hour, 12 hour, 24hr 6 person relay, 12hr or 12 hour 4person relay options available RATS has something for everyone! The course will be a 4.167 mile trail loop that runners will get to experience all the beauty Bass Lake and Sugg Farm has to offer! This is not a Last Man Standing event! The distance of the course is meant to be able to practice for your next Last Man Standing event and for easy pacing for our athletes. If you complete a full loop every hour, in 12 hours you will have completed 50 miles, and in 24 hours you will have completed 100 miles.
Ruck division: Ruckers will have a mandatory gear check and must carry their pack every loop.
* 20 lb weight requirement if you weigh <150 lbs
* 30 lb weight requirement if you weight >150 lbs
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
34°
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Hill, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Holly Springs, NC
Population
43,429
as of 2023
City Elevation
445 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holly Springs Race Against the Sun, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
262
Days to train
- Race
- Holly Springs Race Against the Sun
- Date
- March 6–7, 2027
Coming Up
More Running races near Holly Springs, NC
Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs
Half Marathon · Marathon · From $85 · 242 S. Main Street, Suite 102
2 miles away
Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex
From $65 · 242 S. Main Street, Suite 102
2 miles away
Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex
From $65 · 242 S. Main Street, Suite 102
2 miles away
9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina
5K · From $31 · Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Ultramarathon
Anything beyond the marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Aid stations, cutoffs, and finishing as the goal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Holly Springs Race Against the Sun?
- Holly Springs Race Against the Sun is a running race held in Holly Springs, North Carolina on March 6, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Holly Springs Race Against the Sun?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027 in Holly Springs, North Carolina at Grigsby Avenue. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holly Springs Race Against the Sun?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holly Springs Race Against the Sun
Mar 6, 2027