2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Farmerville, Louisiana
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fitness and fun at the 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, in the charming town of Farmerville, Union! This exciting race features a fast first mile that takes you downhill, followed by the challenging "Watermelon Mountain" at mile 2, making it a perfect event for both local runners and walkers looking for a great challenge.
Participants can look forward to an energizing atmosphere, and as a bonus, all finishers will be treated to delicious slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon—a refreshing reward after your hard work! Online registration guarantees a race t-shirt until July 14th, 2026, so don’t miss out! The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with registration starting at 6:30 AM at the Farmerville First Baptist Church parking lot. Plus, your participation supports the Willpower Foundation, Inc., which raises funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, competition, and juicy watermelon!
Participants can look forward to an energizing atmosphere, and as a bonus, all finishers will be treated to delicious slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon—a refreshing reward after your hard work! Online registration guarantees a race t-shirt until July 14th, 2026, so don’t miss out! The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with registration starting at 6:30 AM at the Farmerville First Baptist Church parking lot. Plus, your participation supports the Willpower Foundation, Inc., which raises funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, competition, and juicy watermelon!
Organiser's Description
The 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k event offers a great challenge to local runners and walkers. This course is a fast first mile downhill followed by what we like to affectionately call Watermelon Mountain at mile 2.
This year, proceeds from the event will go to Willpower Foundation, Inc. This is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers in Northeast Louisiana that host events to race money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Learn more about the organization from their website linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation. [http://linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation]
To top it all off, at the end of the race there will be slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon for all finishers to enjoy.
Your race entry will include this year's race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration until July 14th, 2026!
Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM in parking lot in front of the Farmerville First Baptist Church, 403 N. Main St., Farmerville, LA 71241.
Race begins at 7:30 AM
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
Male and Female
1st Overall
1st Overall Masters
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
0-9 10-14
15-19 20-24
25-29 30-34
35-39 40-44
45-49 50-54
55-59 60-64
65-69 70 and over
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES: July 25th at 4p
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $40
Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.
This year, proceeds from the event will go to Willpower Foundation, Inc. This is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers in Northeast Louisiana that host events to race money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Learn more about the organization from their website linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation. [http://linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation]
To top it all off, at the end of the race there will be slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon for all finishers to enjoy.
Your race entry will include this year's race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration until July 14th, 2026!
Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM in parking lot in front of the Farmerville First Baptist Church, 403 N. Main St., Farmerville, LA 71241.
Race begins at 7:30 AM
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
Male and Female
1st Overall
1st Overall Masters
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
0-9 10-14
15-19 20-24
25-29 30-34
35-39 40-44
45-49 50-54
55-59 60-64
65-69 70 and over
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES: July 25th at 4p
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $40
Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
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Volunteers ONLY - DO NOT USE if YOU ARE RUNNING!!
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 APR 26
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