Holly Springs Race Against the Sun

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-02-21 in Holly Springs, NC. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-31

Race Overview:

Holly Springs Race Against the Sun is back for our third year!

Join us for an epic 24 hour, 12 hour, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 4 Miler race. With 24hr 6person, 12hr day time 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

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