Coon Dog Day 5k
- Date Sat 5th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Saluda, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Coon Dog Day 5K, happening on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in the charming town of Saluda, Polk. This annual event kicks off at 8 AM in McCreery Park, right beside Main Street, and features a scenic 5K route that is sure to delight runners of all levels. For the younger participants, there's also a Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run with clock timing to encourage the next generation of athletes.
This year, the Coon Dog Day 5K will introduce chip timing for all participants, making it easier than ever to track your performance. With limited supplies for race shirts, be sure to secure your spot and register online ahead of time. After the race, stick around for the Coon Dog Day festival, filled with crafts, delicious food, live music, and all the quirky small-town charm you can handle. Don't miss out on this fantastic combination of running and community spirit in beautiful Saluda, NC!
This year, the Coon Dog Day 5K will introduce chip timing for all participants, making it easier than ever to track your performance. With limited supplies for race shirts, be sure to secure your spot and register online ahead of time. After the race, stick around for the Coon Dog Day festival, filled with crafts, delicious food, live music, and all the quirky small-town charm you can handle. Don't miss out on this fantastic combination of running and community spirit in beautiful Saluda, NC!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE NOTE: THE RACE HAS GROWN MORE THAN EXPECTED. WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF SHIRTS AND WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT, ALONG WITH YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING.
PACKET PICKUP- FRIDAY, JULY 5, 4-7 PM AT THE SALUDA VISITORS CENTER NEXT THE TRAIN DEPOT IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SALUDA.
SATURDAY MORNING: 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 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.
COON DOG DAY 2024 WILL BE HELD IN SALUDA, NC ON JULY 6TH AND THE 5K WILL BE BETTER THAN EVER!
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/].
WE ARE ADDING CHIP TIMING FOR THE 5K FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO TRACK THEIR TIME FOR THIS ANNUAL FESTIVAL RUN!
WE ARE ADDING A KIDS' 1 MILE FUN RUN [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5967238729/] WITH CLOCK TIMING FOR THE RUNNERS. WE ARE PRE-ORDERING MORE SHIRTS! (SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED TO AVAILABILITY BASED ON SIGN UP ORDER.) PLAN TO STAY FOR THE DAYLONG FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS, FOOD, MUSIC AND QUIRKY SMALL TOWN FUN.
PACKET PICKUP- FRIDAY, JULY 5, 4-7 PM AT THE SALUDA VISITORS CENTER NEXT THE TRAIN DEPOT IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SALUDA.
SATURDAY MORNING: 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 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.
COON DOG DAY 2024 WILL BE HELD IN SALUDA, NC ON JULY 6TH AND THE 5K WILL BE BETTER THAN EVER!
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/].
WE ARE ADDING CHIP TIMING FOR THE 5K FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO TRACK THEIR TIME FOR THIS ANNUAL FESTIVAL RUN!
WE ARE ADDING A KIDS' 1 MILE FUN RUN [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5967238729/] WITH CLOCK TIMING FOR THE RUNNERS. WE ARE PRE-ORDERING MORE SHIRTS! (SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED TO AVAILABILITY BASED ON SIGN UP ORDER.) PLAN TO STAY FOR THE DAYLONG FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS, FOOD, MUSIC AND QUIRKY SMALL TOWN FUN.
Races
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Coon Dog Day 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
Saluda Elementary School KIDS' 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th July 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS SOONStart/ Finish will be the same as the 5K. Kids will run half a mile out and retrace the route back to the start. Only kids will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.
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