Michigan · 5K · 10K · 9.3 Miles
Watermelon Run
Watermelon Run is a 5K, 10K and 9.3 Miles event held in Lawrence, Michigan. It was last held on September 5, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Lawrence, MI
Race details
- Last held
- September 5, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Lawrence, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 9.3 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- lawrenceoxroast.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — 15K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Watermelon Run
NEW THIS YEAR - USATF Certified Courses The Watermelon Run is an event at the Lawrence Ox Roast, on Labor Day weekend. We offer 5, 10, and 15K road courses with medals awarded to the top 3 per age group, for both genders, in each event. Trophies are awarded to the finalists in each race for both genders. Sign in and Bib pick up will start the morning of the race at 7AM at the Van Buren Conference Center. Van Buren Conference Center 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI 49064 Giveaway T-Shirts are only…
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Watermelon Run: common questions
- When is the Watermelon Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Watermelon Run held?
- In Lawrence, Michigan.
- What distances does the Watermelon Run offer?
- 5K, 10K and 9.3 Miles.
- How do I register for the Watermelon Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Watermelon Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the Watermelon Run start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
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