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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
105 West Warren Street, Shelby NC
5K
43–61°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
35–67°F
dry
2024
44–49°F
rain
2023
45–66°F
dry
2022
31–48°F
dry
2021
34–55°F
dry
2020
47–62°F
dry
2019
26–43°F
dry
2018
40–47°F
rain
2017
37–52°F
dry
2016
40–65°F
dry
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Everything but the shoes.
Real running socks, a bib belt, anti-chafe — the cheap upgrades that matter.
About this race
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 8am.
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