Holly Springs Race Against the Sun
Holly Springs Race Against the Sun is a running, rucking, trail running, and ultra race on March 6–7, 2027 in Holly Springs, NC, with entry fees from $65 to $480.
- Date
- March 6–7, 2027 (217 days to go)
- Price
- $65–$480
- Sports
- RunningRuckingTrail RunningUltra
From the Organizer
Holly Springs Race Against the Sun is back for our fourth year!
Join us for an epic event! We are offering a new 100 Mile option with a 30hr cutoff, so come get that buckle!!! We also offer a 24hr and 12 hour individual format. Want to run as a team? We have that too, with a 24hr 6 person or 12 hour 4person relay options. 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
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.
217
Days to train
- Race
- Holly Springs Race Against the Sun
- Date
- March 6–7, 2027
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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 an 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 makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Coming Up
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Holly Springs Race Against the Sun
Mar 6, 2027