Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run

About the Event

Fido Fest 5K and 1 mile Fun Run returns in 2025 for the 9th event! Hearts 'n Homes Rescue and Ashley Park Newnan are partnering to bring you a day of fun for the 2 legged and 4 legged members of your family!! Come on out to Ashley Park Newnan to support Hearts 'n Homes Rescue, so that we may continue to save the dogs and puppies most in need in Coweta County! *New this year! The "Puppy Prance" is our newly added Tot Trot to kick off the festivities at 8 am! (no registration needed) The 1 mile Fun Run will begin at 8:15 am and is not timed--great for the pups and kiddos!! The 5K will begin at 8:30; chip timing provided. Fido Fest 5K is now a certified Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event!! Immediately following the race will be "Fido Fest"!! Stick around for food trucks, vendors, and entertainment for all! All proceeds for this fundraiser will go to Hearts 'n Homes Rescue. Hearts 'n Homes Rescue is an all volunteer 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding rescue, fosters, or adopters for the dogs and puppies most at risk for euthanasia in Coweta County. All donations are tax deductible.

RACEDAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE VIA QR CODE. (CREDIT OR DEBIT ONLY)

*Well behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcomed! No more than 2 dogs per human preferred. Please pick up after your pet. Water and waste bags will be available for use.

**Early race registration is suggested to guarantee race shirt. Same day registration kiosks will be available**

**School participation award will be given to the school with highest number of registrants! List your school name after your last name when registering.

** Vendor and Sponsor Registration here: https://forms.gle/HhK7ZWv7J3dfJJDD6

We can't wait to see you and your dogs there!

Races Offered

Fido Fest Fun Run

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

Fido Fest 5K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Newnan.

thermostat Temperature

18.5° / 28.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.9° / 28.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:22

nightlight Sunset

19:44

About Newnan

Learn more about the host city, Newnan.

Newnan is a city in and the county seat of Coweta County, Georgia, United States, about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Atlanta. Its population was 42,549 at the 2020 census, up from 33,039 in 2010.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5 OFF

Promo code Runguide25

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