Coon Dog Day 5k

🐾 EVENT DETAILS

• Date: July 12, 2025
• Location: McCreery Park, corner of Main Street and Greenville Street in the middle of downtown Saluda, NC
• Run Start Time: 8 AM
• Registration: Online only through RunSignUp

📋 PACKET PICKUP

• Date: Friday, July 11
• Location: To be announced
• Note: All registration will be online: no paper forms.
• Reminder: Bring a phone for registration.

🚗 PARKING

• Availability: Until 9:30 AM at First Baptist Church Saluda and Saluda United Methodist Church (for race only).
• Post-Race Parking: Move cars by 9:30 AM or use shuttle from festival parking lot.
• Alternative Parking: Saluda Elementary School back (bus) Parking Lot on Seminary Street.
• Walk Distance: Short walk to the start line on Main Street, with no rush to leave.

🏁 RACE INFORMATION

• Beneficiary: Hosted by and fundraiser for Saluda Elementary School.
• Route: Follow the traditional Coon Dog Day 5k route.
• Timing: Chip timing for all participants.
• Awards: New for 2025 - Really Sweet🍬 and Locally Made Awards🐾!

👶 KIDS' FUN RUN

• Event: KIDS' Fun Run with clock timing and a new route.
• Shirts: Pre-ordering more shirts (limited supplies based on sign up order).
• Festival: Plan to stay for a daylong festival of crafts, food, music, and quirky small town fun.
• Proceeds: Support literacy and educational resources for Saluda Elementary School.