FWRC Watermelon Run

Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 at 7:45am

Trinity Park (Pavilion #1)
2300 West 7th Street

Run (or walk) a flat and fast 5K in Trinity Park. Awards for 5K are overall male & female and age groups.

and then

Test your strength and endurance in the 1-Mile WATERMELON RELAY.  Two-person teams carry a watermelon for 1/2 mile each. The relay is a separate race that starts after the 5K is completed. Relay teammates run, walk or drive to the exchange point. Entry to the relay race will be done on-site on race day (no pre-registration) and it is free if at least one member of the team registers for and participates in the 5K. And if you don't have a relay partner now, you can find one on race-day. 
Rules:

- Must carry watermelon.  No bike or cart.  You can use t-shirt.
- Must not drop, melon must be complete at the finish line.
- Awards: First Place Finishers in Male team, Female team, and Mixed (Male/Female)-Team

Refreshments to follow the races.

Schedule:

Free Kids 1K Fun Run - 7:45 AM
5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) - 8:00 AM
1-Mile Watermelon Relay - after the 5K (~8:45 or 9:00 AM)

Cost:

5K Run/ Walk or Watermelon Relay or Both

Pre-Registration Prices: 

- FWRC Members: $10
- Non-Members: $15

Race Day Prices:

- FWRC Members: $20
- Non-Members: $20

Click here to Register

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