Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k starts from Ting Park in Holly Springs, North Carolina, next to the Holly Springs Salamanders baseball stadium, on November 21, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles) goes first at 7:20 a.m., the 10K at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 7:35 a.m. The courses mix rolling hills with flatter stretches and take in the town's neighborhoods, greenways and main street, with aid stations along the way and awards for top finishers in several categories. All levels are welcome, from experienced marathoners to first-timers.

Rolling terrain changes how you should pace this. Rather than chasing a flat average, run the climbs by effort and let the descents give the time back, which usually produces a better result than forcing an even pace uphill. In training, include one hilly long run every couple of weeks so your legs know the pattern. A 12-week block with a weekly long run rising toward 11 miles covers the half; the 10K needs less, but benefits from the same hill work.