Coon Dog Day 5k
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Saluda, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Coon Dog Day 5K on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the charming town of Saluda, North Carolina! This exciting event promises to be better than ever, featuring a scenic route that starts in McCreery Park beside Main Street at 8 AM. Participants can look forward to chip timing to track their performance and a variety of award categories for all ages, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join in the fun with the Kids' Fun Run, complete with clock timing and a brand new route for the little ones. With registration available online only, be sure to sign up by May 31 to guarantee your event t-shirt. After the race, stick around for the vibrant Coon Dog Day festival filled with crafts, delicious food, live music, and the delightful spirit of small-town festivities. Your participation helps support Saluda Elementary School, contributing to essential literacy programs and educational resources. Mark your calendars for this fantastic community event, and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and local charm!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join in the fun with the Kids' Fun Run, complete with clock timing and a brand new route for the little ones. With registration available online only, be sure to sign up by May 31 to guarantee your event t-shirt. After the race, stick around for the vibrant Coon Dog Day festival filled with crafts, delicious food, live music, and the delightful spirit of small-town festivities. Your participation helps support Saluda Elementary School, contributing to essential literacy programs and educational resources. Mark your calendars for this fantastic community event, and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and local charm!
Organiser's Description
COON DOG DAY 2025 WILL BE HELD IN SALUDA, NC ON JULY 12TH AND THE 5K WILL BE BETTER THAN EVER!
PACKET PICKUP, FRIDAY JULY 11: (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED)
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 12: THE START/FINISH LINE AND RACE DAY PICKUP/REGISTRATION TABLE WILL BE BESIDE THE STAGE IN THE PARK (ACROSS THE TRACK FROM MAIN STREET IN THE CENTER OF TOWN). NOTE: ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE THROUGH THE RUNSIGNUP.COM PAGE. NO PAPER FORMS FOR LATE/ WALKUP REGISTRATION, SO BRING A PHONE.
PARKING- 5K PARKING IS AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL 9:30AM AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SALUDA AND SALUDA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR THE RACE ONLY. IF YOU WANT TO STAY FOR COON DOG DAY, PLEASE MOVE YOUR CAR OUT OF THOSE LOTS BY 9:30AM (THE SHUTTLE WILL BRING YOU FROM THE FESTIVAL PARKING LOT AT THAT TIME). PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE SALUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BACK (BUS) PARKING LOT ON SEMINARY STREET (SHORT WALK TO START LINE ON MAIN STREET) AND THERE'S NO RUSH TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL LOT.
THE COON DOG DAY 5K IS HOSTED BY AND IS A FUNDRAISER FOR SALUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE RUN BEGINS IN MCCREERY PARK BESIDE MAIN STREET AT 8AM AND FOLLOWS THE TRADITIONAL COON DOG DAY 5K ROUTE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5892136909/].
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY MAY 31. CHIP TIMING IS BACK FOR THE 5K FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO TRACK THEIR TIME FOR THIS ANNUAL FESTIVAL RUN! AND NEW FOR 2025- REALLY SWEETAND LOCALLY MADE AWARDS ! AWARD CATEGORIES: 9 AND UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 AND 70+.
THE KIDS' FUN RUN WITH CLOCK TIMING AND A NEW ROUTE FOR THE KIDS IS BACK.
PLAN TO STAY FOR THE DAYLONG FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS, FOOD, MUSIC AND QUIRKY SMALL TOWN FUN.
WE SURE DO APPRECIATE OUR 2025 SPONSORS. WE COULDN'T DO THIS WITHOUT OUR:
TOP DOGS- SANDY BEE MINE HONEY COMPANY, LOOKING GLASS REALTY AND UPLAND ORCHARD
BIG DOGS- DON MINTZ BUILDERS. SALUDA OUTFITTERS, MOUNTAIN SKY BUILDERS, STEPP DITCHING, ADVENTURE CYCLES, AND SOLSTICE CONSTRUCTION
PORCH PUP- JIM CARSON GALLERY/STUDIO
PROCEEDS FROM THE COON DOG DAY 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN SUPPORT SALUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON LITERACY AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE TEACHING AND STUDENT SUCCESS.
PACKET PICKUP, FRIDAY JULY 11: (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED)
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 12: THE START/FINISH LINE AND RACE DAY PICKUP/REGISTRATION TABLE WILL BE BESIDE THE STAGE IN THE PARK (ACROSS THE TRACK FROM MAIN STREET IN THE CENTER OF TOWN). NOTE: ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE THROUGH THE RUNSIGNUP.COM PAGE. NO PAPER FORMS FOR LATE/ WALKUP REGISTRATION, SO BRING A PHONE.
PARKING- 5K PARKING IS AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL 9:30AM AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SALUDA AND SALUDA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR THE RACE ONLY. IF YOU WANT TO STAY FOR COON DOG DAY, PLEASE MOVE YOUR CAR OUT OF THOSE LOTS BY 9:30AM (THE SHUTTLE WILL BRING YOU FROM THE FESTIVAL PARKING LOT AT THAT TIME). PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE SALUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BACK (BUS) PARKING LOT ON SEMINARY STREET (SHORT WALK TO START LINE ON MAIN STREET) AND THERE'S NO RUSH TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL LOT.
THE COON DOG DAY 5K IS HOSTED BY AND IS A FUNDRAISER FOR SALUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE RUN BEGINS IN MCCREERY PARK BESIDE MAIN STREET AT 8AM AND FOLLOWS THE TRADITIONAL COON DOG DAY 5K ROUTE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5892136909/].
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY MAY 31. CHIP TIMING IS BACK FOR THE 5K FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO TRACK THEIR TIME FOR THIS ANNUAL FESTIVAL RUN! AND NEW FOR 2025- REALLY SWEETAND LOCALLY MADE AWARDS ! AWARD CATEGORIES: 9 AND UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 AND 70+.
THE KIDS' FUN RUN WITH CLOCK TIMING AND A NEW ROUTE FOR THE KIDS IS BACK.
PLAN TO STAY FOR THE DAYLONG FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS, FOOD, MUSIC AND QUIRKY SMALL TOWN FUN.
WE SURE DO APPRECIATE OUR 2025 SPONSORS. WE COULDN'T DO THIS WITHOUT OUR:
TOP DOGS- SANDY BEE MINE HONEY COMPANY, LOOKING GLASS REALTY AND UPLAND ORCHARD
BIG DOGS- DON MINTZ BUILDERS. SALUDA OUTFITTERS, MOUNTAIN SKY BUILDERS, STEPP DITCHING, ADVENTURE CYCLES, AND SOLSTICE CONSTRUCTION
PORCH PUP- JIM CARSON GALLERY/STUDIO
PROCEEDS FROM THE COON DOG DAY 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN SUPPORT SALUDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON LITERACY AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE TEACHING AND STUDENT SUCCESS.
Races
-
Coon Dog Day 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
-
Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$16.90
The start and finish will be the same as the 5K. Kids will run up Carolina, down Henderson to Cullipher, and back to Main Street for a 1/2 mile loop. Parents are welcome to join the kids, but only kids will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewCoon Dog Day 5k
