Wisconsin · 5K · 10K · 0.6 Miles
National Watermelon Day Run
National Watermelon Day Run is a 5K, 10K and 0.6 Miles event held in Hartford, Wisconsin. It was last held on August 1, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Hartford, WI
Race details
- Last held
- August 1, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Hartford, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 0.6 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the National Watermelon Day Run
National Watermelon Day Run 🍉🏃♀️ Celebrate summer’s sweetest day with a refreshing run or walk at the National Watermelon Day Run ! Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or just enjoy a slice of fun, this event is the perfect way to beat the heat and celebrate all things watermelon. Event Highlights: Distance Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—something for every level of runner or walker. Post-Race Watermelon: Cool off and refresh with juicy, ice-cold watermelon slices at the f…
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National Watermelon Day Run: common questions
- When is the National Watermelon Day Run?
- 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 National Watermelon Day Run held?
- In Hartford, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the National Watermelon Day Run offer?
- 5K, 10K and 0.6 Miles.
- How do I register for the National Watermelon Day Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the National Watermelon Day Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $55 (from runsignup.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the National Watermelon Day Run start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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