Uptown Hounds 5K
Uptown Hounds 5K is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Shelby, NC, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (78 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Uptown Hounds brings people who love to run and/or love animals. Run through the streets of Shelby, NC to benefit those with no voice. This is mostly a flat 5K that will be a great race to PR. Funds raised will go to Clifford's Army Rescue and all volunteer 501c3 non profit rescue. Come join the fun and help those with no voice.
Shirts are only guaranteed through November 03. There will be extra shirts on hand but we cannot guarantee specific sizes.
Early packet pick up will be from 3-7pm at RollOver Pets on Friday, November 13 and again on race morning starting at 7am.
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
64°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby 2 Nw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shelby, NC
Population
21,868
as of 2023
City Elevation
866 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Uptown Hounds 5K
Nov 14, 2026