2025 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Location Farmerville, Louisiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 2025 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5K on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, in the charming town of Farmerville, Union. This event promises to challenge both local runners and walkers alike with a thrilling course that begins with a fast downhill first mile, followed by the infamous Watermelon Mountain at mile two. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a great cause, as proceeds will benefit the Willpower Foundation, Inc., which raises funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The excitement kicks off with race-day registration starting at 6:30 AM at the Farmerville First Baptist Church, with the race commencing at 7:30 AM. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, and finishers can look forward to delicious slices of locally grown Louisiana watermelon as a refreshing treat at the finish line. Awards will be presented across various age groups, ensuring recognition for the top runners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—register online by July 25th to secure your spot and be part of the fun!
The excitement kicks off with race-day registration starting at 6:30 AM at the Farmerville First Baptist Church, with the race commencing at 7:30 AM. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, and finishers can look forward to delicious slices of locally grown Louisiana watermelon as a refreshing treat at the finish line. Awards will be presented across various age groups, ensuring recognition for the top runners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—register online by July 25th to secure your spot and be part of the fun!
Organiser's Description
The 2025 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 teamwillpoweronline.com. [https://runsignup.com/teamwillpoweronline.com]
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 18th, 2025.
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 7p
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 teamwillpoweronline.com. [https://runsignup.com/teamwillpoweronline.com]
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 18th, 2025.
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 7p
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $40
Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.
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