Coon Dog Day 5k
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- Coon Dog Day 5K · Coon Puppies' Fun Run
From the Organizer
Coon Dog Day 2026 will be held in Saluda, NC on July 11th and the 5K will be better than ever!
PACKET PICKUP, Friday July 10: Free boiled peanuts at packet pickup! Please pick up your race bib and t-shirt at the Saluda Inn on Friday night at 229 Greenville St., Saluda, 5-8 pm. Follow the packet pick-up signs.
SATURDAY MORNING, July 11: Race Day Checkin will be at 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 raises funds for the Polk County High School Cadets marching band. The run begins in McCreery Park beside Main Street at 8am and follows the traditional Coon Dog Day 5k route.
If you'd like to guarantee a t-shirt, be sure to register by June 15th!
The Coon Dog Day 5K includes chip timing for all participants. Awards are given by age groups.
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 2026 Sponsors. We couldn't do this without them!
We hope you can join us as a sponsor and/or runner at the 2026 Coon Dog Day 5K!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tryon, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saluda, NC
Elevation
1,957 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Coon Dog Day 5k
- Date
- July 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Coon Dog Day 5k?
- Coon Dog Day 5k is a running race held in Saluda, North Carolina on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Coon Dog Day 5k?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Saluda, North Carolina at McCreery Park (corner of Main Street and Greenville Street in the middle of downtown Saluda), Saluda, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Coon Dog Day 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Coon Dog Day 5k
Jul 11, 2026