Holly Springs Race Against the Sun
About this race
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
Ready to test your limits? The Holly Springs Race Against the Sun brings a highly anticipated 24 hour, 12 Hour (Race the Day), Ultra, 24 Hour 6 Person Relay, 12 Hour 4 Person Relay, Ruck - 24 hour, Ruck - 12 hour to Holly Springs on March 6, 2027. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of North Carolina.
Pick your distance
Trail running
24 hour
Event will begin at 7:00AM and continue for 24 hours
12 Hour (Race the Day)
Event will begin at 7:00am and continue for 12 hours
100 Mile. *30 Hour Cutoff*
This event will have a 30 hour cutoff
24 Hour 6 Person Relay
12 Hour 4 Person Relay
Running
Ruck - 24 hour
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
Ruck - 12 hour
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
Weather Overview
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About Holly Springs
Holly Springs Race Against the Sun takes place in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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