Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT

Location: 320 Second Ave, Atkins, IA 52206
Type: Run

Race feel

A community-focused 5K on city streets, offering chip timing and awards, all while supporting the Atkins Community Club during Watermelon Days.

Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Join the Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run in Atkins, IA, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This 5K event starts and finishes at the Atkins City Park Pavilion, taking participants through city streets. It's a great opportunity to engage with the local community while supporting the Atkins Community Club, as proceeds from your registration contribute directly to their efforts. Runners can look forward to chip timing and a chance to earn awards across various age divisions.

What to expect

- Enjoy a chip-timed 5K course on city streets with rolling hills.
- Compete for medals awarded to the top three in each age division, plus trophies for overall male and female winners.

From the organizer

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 AM

Start - Finish is located at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park. The race start time is 7:30 AM. The course will be on the streets & will be chip timed! Packets can be picked up before the race at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park starting at 7:00AM.

AWARDS: Medals will be given to the top 3 places in each division and trophies to overall male & female runners! NOTE: The top 3 places overall will be given awards for the 1-Mile.

Females: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over Males: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over Registration Fee: $30 (includes t-shirt until 7/13)

Proceeds support the Atkins Community Club