Coon Dog Day 5k
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Saluda, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Coon Dog Day 5K in beautiful Saluda, North Carolina, on Saturday, July 12, 2025! This exciting annual event promises to be better than ever, featuring a scenic race that kicks off at 8 AM in McCreery Park, right beside Main Street. Participants can look forward to chip timing to track their performance, and a variety of age categories for awards, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine.
Join us for packet pickup on Friday, July 11, where you’ll be treated to a free hotdog at the Saluda Inn from 5 to 8 PM. Remember, all registrations will be online, so bring your phone to secure your spot. After the 5K, stay for the lively Coon Dog Day festival filled with crafts, delicious food, and live music, celebrating the charm of small-town life. With proceeds supporting Saluda Elementary School, your participation helps enhance literacy and educational resources for local students. Don’t miss this opportunity to run, have fun, and make a difference!
Join us for packet pickup on Friday, July 11, where you’ll be treated to a free hotdog at the Saluda Inn from 5 to 8 PM. Remember, all registrations will be online, so bring your phone to secure your spot. After the 5K, stay for the lively Coon Dog Day festival filled with crafts, delicious food, and live music, celebrating the charm of small-town life. With proceeds supporting Saluda Elementary School, your participation helps enhance literacy and educational resources for local students. Don’t miss this opportunity to run, have fun, and make a difference!
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.
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 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.
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 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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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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.
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