Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival
Schedule
Sat Nov 15 2025 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC | Shelby, NC
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🎄🐾 **Kick Off the Holidays at Clifford's Uptown Hounds 5K & Festival!** 🐾🎄 📍 **Uptown Shelby**
📅 **Saturday, November 15th**
🕘 5K begins in the morning — arrive early and bring your running buddy (dogs welcome!)
Join Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza as we launch the holiday season with a celebration that blends giving, community, and canine cheer!
👟 Lace up for our **Uptown Hounds 5K** — awards given by age group, and yes, your pup can join you on the run!
🍔 Feast at our food trucks, including the mouthwatering goodness of **TJ’s Hammsburgers**
🛍️ Stroll through unique **vendor booths** and start your Christmas shopping with handmade and heartfelt gifts
🎶 Groove to the sounds of **DJ Angie**, spinning festive beats throughout the day
📸 And don’t miss the **best Santa & Grinch photos** in town, at RollOver Pets**!
📸 Santa & Grinch photo sessions:
— 9 AM to 12 Noon
— 1 PM to 4 PM
🎁 These photos make perfect holiday gifts — bring your four-legged kids and make a memory that lasts!
Every part of this festival supports dogs who’ve suffered from abuse, neglect, injury, and abandonment. Your presence helps fuel the mission to heal and find homes for those who need us most.
🐶 Let's run, eat, shop, dance, and love — all for the pups who deserve a second chance.
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Where is it happening?
Uptown Shelby, Shelby, NC, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
