Beauregard Watermelon Fest 5K Run/Walk
Sat, May 23, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
- Featured distance
- 1 Mile
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run a 5K for a great cause, enjoy fresh watermelon, and support women's empowerment at this festive community event.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Faith & Community
Faith & CommunityJoin the Beauregard Watermelon Fest 5K Run/Walk in DeRidder, LA, for a refreshing morning on May 23, 2026. This event combines a community race with a delightful post-race treat of delicious watermelon. Beyond the finish line, your participation directly supports the Beauregard Christian Women's Job Corps, a faith-based program providing free life and employment training to women in the rural community. It's an opportunity to run for a cause, enjoy a festive atmosphere, and contribute to positive change.
From the organizer
Beauregard Watermelon Fest 5K & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall
506 West Drive
DeRidder, LA
Race Starts at 7 AM
The race will begin and end at Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Lots of delicious watermelon after the race.
Proceeds will benefit Beauregard Christian Women's Job Corps
We are a faith-based, holistic program that is making a positive impact on the lives of women and their families in our rural community.
The interactive classes are free of charge and provide training to equip a woman for life and employment.
We welcome women who are ready to take positive steps toward achieving life-changing goals.
We invite community-wide participation in helping women in our area realize their personal worth in the eyes of God.
We are a hand up, not a hand out!
Awards for Overall Male & Female and in age groups.
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals for male and female in each age category: - 10 & Under - 11-17 - 18-25 - 26-34 - 35-44 - 45-54 - 55-64 - 65 and over
Entry Fees: $30.00 5k Run/Walk ($35 Day of Race Registration) $130.00 Family (Up to 6 members-Immediate family only) Additional children of family $15 each $25 per runner for teams of 10 or more (Pre-Registered)
Paper Registration Form is the only way to register for this race. Click on the pdf icon above to download the form.
T-SHIRTS ONLY GUARANTEED TO PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY April 27, 2026. Bella Canvas Tee Shirts. You may purchase additional tee shirts for $15 each and must be paid in advance along with your registration.
For additional information, call: (318) 663-0489
