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Coon Dog Day 5k

📅 July 10, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Saluda · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 11, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi1 mi

About

The Coon Dog Day 5k is an annual race in Saluda, North Carolina, raising funds for Saluda Elementary School. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8 a.m. on July 10, 2027, at McCreery Park, with chip timing for all runners, followed by a 1-mile kids' fun run at 8:05 a.m.

New, locally made awards are given in various age groups. Registration is online, and early registrants receive a T-shirt. Parking is available at designated lots, with shuttles provided. Proceeds help the school fund educational resources.

The race is part of a larger festival celebrating local crafts, food, music and culture.

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