Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run
Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Newnan, GA, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- Ashley Park, Newnan, GA
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Fido Fest 5K and 1 mile Fun Run returns in 2026 for our 10th Anniversary Event! Hearts 'n Homes Rescue and Ashley Park Newnan are partnering to bring you a day of fun for the 2 legged and 4 legged members of your family!! Come on out to Ashley Park Newnan to support Hearts 'n Homes Rescue, so that we may continue to save the dogs and puppies most in need in Coweta County!
*The 1 mile Fun Run will begin at 8:00 am and is not timed--great for the pups and kiddos!! The 5K will begin at 8:30; chip timing provided. Fido Fest 5K is a certified Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event!! Immediately following the race will be "Fido Fest"!! Stick around for food trucks, vendors, and entertainment for all! All proceeds for this fundraiser will go to Hearts 'n Homes Rescue. Hearts 'n Homes Rescue is an all volunteer 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding rescue, fosters, or adopters for the dogs and puppies most at risk for euthanasia in Coweta County. All donations are tax deductible.
RACEDAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE VIA QR CODE. (CREDIT OR DEBIT ONLY)
*Well behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcomed! No more than 2 dogs per human preferred. Please pick up after your pet. Water and waste bags will be available for use.
**Early race registration is suggested to guarantee race shirt.**
** Vendor and Sponsor Registration here: https://forms.gle/x48WXnhUxAvSVWwP9
We can't wait to see you and your dogs there!
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newnan 7 Wnw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newnan, GA
Population
43,510
as of 2023
City Elevation
980 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run
Sep 26, 2026