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Coon Dog Day 5k

Saluda, North Carolina
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Saluda, North Carolina
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2 Events: 5K, 1K

About Coon Dog Day 5k

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.

 

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 Sweet🍯and 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 Kid’s Fun Run support Saluda Elementary School, with a primary focus on literacy and other educational resources that enhance teaching and student success.

 

 

 

Coon Dog Day 5kCoon 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.   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 Sweet🍯and 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 Kid’s Fun Run support Saluda Elementary School, with a primary focus on literacy and other educational resources that enhance teaching and student success.      
Saluda, NC

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 2 race distances available for Coon Dog Day 5k in Saluda, NC. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

Coon Dog Day 5K

5K (3.1 miles)
Distance
5K (3.1 miles)
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Saluda, NC
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Coon Dog Day 5k Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Coon Dog Day 5K

How long is the Coon Dog Day 5K?
The Coon Dog Day 5K covers 5K (3.1 miles).
What time does the Coon Dog Day 5K start?
The Coon Dog Day 5K starts at 8:00:00 AM.
Where is the Coon Dog Day 5K located?
The Coon Dog Day 5K takes place in Saluda, NC.

Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run

1K
Distance
1K
Start Time
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Saluda, NC
SaludaNC
Coon Dog Day 5k Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions about Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run

How long is the Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run?
The Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run covers 1K.
What time does the Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run start?
The Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run starts at 8:05:00 AM.
Where is the Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run located?
The Saluda Elementary School KIDS' Fun Run takes place in Saluda, NC.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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