Watermelon Run
Date
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:30 AM EDTRace options
3 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
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Distances & registration
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5K
closes Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
3mo 27d 11h 51m leftGeneral entry
Closes Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
10K
closes Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
3mo 27d 11h 51m leftGeneral entry
Closes Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
15K
closes Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
3mo 27d 11h 51m leftGeneral entry
Closes Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
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From the organizer
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.
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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 available for the registrants who registered during the giveaway period. I apologize for any inconvenience. After Race We will be serving fresh watermelon and registration includes pancake and sausage breakfast at the Lawrence Fire Dept. Only one ticket per registration is included for breakfast, but all are welcome to join. The cost of additional breakfast tickets is by donation. Fire Department Address: 205 N Paw Paw St Lawrence MI 49064 USATF Course Information: 5K Course 10K Course 15K Course