Howell Melon Run

Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Howell, MI; 200 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843, Corner of Clinton & State St. Downtown Howell, 48843
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Fri, Aug 14, 6:30 PM EDT · From $17.44
Opens Jan 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Fri, Aug 14, 7:00 PM EDT · From $28.06
Opens Jan 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 30, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
10 Yards
Fri, Aug 14, 6:00 PM EDT · From $6.80
Opens Jan 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Aug 14, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

Melon Mile & 5k
Fri, Aug 14, 6:30 PM EDT · From $38.69
Opens Jan 2, 2026, 10:52 AM EST · Closes Jan 30, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

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The course

From the organizer

Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 49th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on August 14, 2026. Events begin at 6 PM in beautiful downtown Howell.

This year's race will feature classic events for the whole family, such as the Melon Roll, The One in a Melon Mile, The Mascot Dash, and the fan favorite Howell Melon Run 5k

Packet Pickup: Early packet pick-up will be on August 11th - 13th at the Benneett Recreation Center 925 W Grand River Ave. Howell MI 48843. We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible but packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 4:30 pm. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer.

100% of the net proceeds go to providing community programs for the Howell area.

Registrations on or before 7/27/26 are guaranteed a short-sleeved shirt. Registrations after that date will not receive a shirt. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase starting one week after the race is complete for $20 each.

Results: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site.

Awards

Overall Male & Female Masters Male & Female

Finisher Medals will be given as well

The race will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

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