Alabama · 5K · 1 Mile
Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k
Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Russellville, Alabama. It was last held on August 15, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Russellville, AL
Race details
- Last held
- August 15, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Russellville, Alabama
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- racereadyevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CDT
About the Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k
You don't get to 44 years by accident, and the 44th Annual Franklin Watermelon 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run is back again serving up every ounce of small‑town summer magic the watermelon capitol of Alabama is known for. Join us on Saturday, August 15th as runners hit a brand‑new course before diving straight into the sweetest tradition of all: free, ice‑cold watermelon waiting at the FINISH! With a festival‑themed race shirt, a finish line hyped up with Watermelon Festival energy, and that unmi…
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Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k: common questions
- When is the Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k held?
- In Russellville, Alabama.
- What distances does the Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $25 (from runsignup.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the Franklin County Watermelon Festival 5k start?
- 7:30 AM CDT.
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