2025 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Farmerville, Louisiana
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 2025 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5K on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Farmerville, Union! This exciting event promises a thrilling challenge for both local runners and walkers, featuring a fast first mile that leads into the affectionately dubbed "Watermelon Mountain" at mile two. Not only will you be pushing your limits, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race will benefit the Willpower Foundation, Inc., a dedicated non-profit organization that raises funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Participants can look forward to a refreshing treat at the finish line with slices of delicious, locally grown Louisiana watermelon to celebrate your achievement. Plus, every racer who registers online by July 14, 2025, will receive a commemorative race t-shirt! Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various age groups, from youth to masters. Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM at the Farmerville First Baptist Church, with the race kicking off at 7:30 AM. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, healthy competition, and of course, watermelon!
Participants can look forward to a refreshing treat at the finish line with slices of delicious, locally grown Louisiana watermelon to celebrate your achievement. Plus, every racer who registers online by July 14, 2025, will receive a commemorative race t-shirt! Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various age groups, from youth to masters. Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM at the Farmerville First Baptist Church, with the race kicking off at 7:30 AM. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, healthy competition, and of course, watermelon!
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 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, 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 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, 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 4p
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $40
Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.
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