Coon Dog Day 5k
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Saluda, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Coon Dog Day 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the charming town of Saluda, North Carolina! This exciting event promises to be better than ever, featuring a scenic 5K race that begins at 8 AM in McCreery Park, right beside Main Street. Runners can take advantage of chip timing to track their performance, and with multiple age categories from 9 and under to 70+, there's a competitive spirit for everyone!
Don't miss the chance to pick up your race packet on Friday evening, July 10, at the Saluda Inn, where you'll enjoy a complimentary hotdog with your bib and t-shirt. The day will be filled with community spirit, fun, and festivities, as participants are encouraged to stay for the Coon Dog Day festival, showcasing crafts, food, music, and the unique charm of small-town life. Proceeds from this exciting race support Saluda Elementary School, focusing on literacy and enhancing educational resources. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and fun in Saluda!
Don't miss the chance to pick up your race packet on Friday evening, July 10, at the Saluda Inn, where you'll enjoy a complimentary hotdog with your bib and t-shirt. The day will be filled with community spirit, fun, and festivities, as participants are encouraged to stay for the Coon Dog Day festival, showcasing crafts, food, music, and the unique charm of small-town life. Proceeds from this exciting race support Saluda Elementary School, focusing on literacy and enhancing educational resources. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and fun in Saluda!
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: FREE HOTDOG AT PACKET PICKUP! PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB AND TSHIRT AT THE SALUDA INN AT 229 GREENVILLE ST., SALUDA, 5-8 PM. FOLLOW THE PACKET PICK-UP SIGNS.
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 12: NEW RACE DAY CHECKIN LOCATION- LOOKING GLASS REALTY AT 108 EAST MAIN. ST, BESIDE THE POST OFFICE.
THE START/FINISH LINE IS ON MAIN STREET. NOTE: ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE THROUGH THE RUNSIGNUP.COM PAGE. NO PAPER FORMS FOR LATE/ WALKUP REGISTRATION, SO BRING A PHONE. YOU CAN REGISTER UNTIL THE RACE STARTS WITH A PHONE.
PARKING- 5K PARKING IS AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL 9:30AM AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION 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 ALSO 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 MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MAY 26TH.
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, SOLSTICE CONSTRUCTION, WAKEY MONKEY, THE ORCHARD INN AND THE SALUDA INN.
PORCH PUPS- JIM CARSON GALLERY/STUDIO, CAROLINA COTTAGE GUEST HOUSE AND KEVIN BURNETT
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: FREE HOTDOG AT PACKET PICKUP! PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB AND TSHIRT AT THE SALUDA INN AT 229 GREENVILLE ST., SALUDA, 5-8 PM. FOLLOW THE PACKET PICK-UP SIGNS.
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 12: NEW RACE DAY CHECKIN LOCATION- LOOKING GLASS REALTY AT 108 EAST MAIN. ST, BESIDE THE POST OFFICE.
THE START/FINISH LINE IS ON MAIN STREET. NOTE: ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE THROUGH THE RUNSIGNUP.COM PAGE. NO PAPER FORMS FOR LATE/ WALKUP REGISTRATION, SO BRING A PHONE. YOU CAN REGISTER UNTIL THE RACE STARTS WITH A PHONE.
PARKING- 5K PARKING IS AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL 9:30AM AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION 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 ALSO 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 MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MAY 26TH.
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, SOLSTICE CONSTRUCTION, WAKEY MONKEY, THE ORCHARD INN AND THE SALUDA INN.
PORCH PUPS- JIM CARSON GALLERY/STUDIO, CAROLINA COTTAGE GUEST HOUSE AND KEVIN BURNETT
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
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Coon Dog Day 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 14 FEB 26 -
Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 02 FEB 26The 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.
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