Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k Run/Walk
Date
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM CDTRace options
3 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Celebrate July 4th with a run or walk that supports the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in Jackson.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
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5K
2 options · closes Jul 3, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT
1mo 24d 14h 5m left2026 Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k RUN
Closes Jul 3, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT · From $32.80
2026 Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k WALK
Closes Jul 3, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT · From $32.80
1 Mile
closes Jul 3, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT
1mo 24d 14h 5m left2026 One Mile Fun Run
Closes Jul 3, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT · From $20.08
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseJoin the annual Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic on July 4, 2025, in Jackson, MS. This event is a significant fundraiser for the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, supporting its mission to preserve Mississippi's rich sports heritage. Runners and walkers can participate in a competitive 5K, a 5K walk, or a relaxed one-mile fun run, all contributing to a cherished local institution.
What to expect
- Experience a competitive 5K run or a 5K walk on rolling terrain.
- Enjoy a relaxed One Mile Fun Run, perfect for all ages.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
77 finishers in 1 Miles
Ranked by gun time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
77 1 Miles finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
10:46
Middle-of-pack benchmark using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 7:23.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 48% women and 52% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 1 Miles in 2025, this looks like a small field: 77 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 10:46. The quicker front of the field averaged about 7:23. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 6:57 (male) and 7:55 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs6 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Age-group cutoff times (6)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Female, Male.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-6 | Female | Female 6 & under | Top 50 | 19:19 | 12 | posted division results |
| 0-6 | Male | Male 6 & under | Top 50 | 17:38 | 12 | posted division results |
| 7-9 | Female | Female 7-9 | Top 50 | 12:52 | 7 | posted division results |
| 7-9 | Male | Male 7-9 | Top 50 | 16:47 | 15 | posted division results |
| 10-12 | Female | Female 10-12 | Top 50 | 8:55 | 4 | posted division results |
| 10-12 | Male | Male 10-12 | Top 50 | 16:50 | 7 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Miles | 2025 | 77 | 10:46 | 11:21 | 7:23 | 6:57 / 7:55 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The Annual Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic benefitting the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025! This annual event is one of the largest fundraisers for the Museum each year and helps keep the doors open to visitors locally and all across the world to achieve our mission of…
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preserving, protecting and promote Mississippi's rich sports heritage for this and future generations. Race day events will include a competitive 5k Run, 5k Walk, and a One Mile Fun Run.