53rd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race
- Date Mon 7th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Milan, Ohio
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Runners of all ages can participate in various divisions, including the Men's and Women's 5K categories, which are broken down by age groups ranging from 11 and under to 80 and over. Special divisions include the Men's Watermelon Division for those weighing 210+ pounds and the Women's Cantaloupe Division for those weighing 160+ pounds. The first 300 entrants will receive a collectible race shirt, and custom awards will be given to the top three overall finishers as well as age group winners. This year introduces an exciting new feature with the age-graded male and female champion awards. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate health, fitness, and the spirit of the community at the Milan Melon Festival Road
Organiser's Description
* Chip timed for quick/accurate results
* USATF-certified course
* Collectible race shirt for the first 300 entrants
* Custom awards for the top 3 overall and age groups.
DIVISIONS
5K Mens & Womens: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
5K Mens Watermelon Division must be 210+ pounds
5K Women's Cantaloupe Division - must be 160+ pounds
*New for 2026: Age-graded male and female champion.
Races
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Melon Festival 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
DIVISIONS 5K Mens & Womens: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over Awards for top 3 overall and age group -
5K Cantaloupe Division (160+ Lbs Women)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Top 3 overall receive awards. For women over 160lbs. -
5K Watermelon Division (210+ Lbs Men)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Top 3 overall in this division receive awards. For men over 210lbs. -
Melon Festival 1M Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$16.90
1 Mile Fun Run open to all ages. Participants receive race shirt on first sign up basis.
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140 S Main St, Milan, 44846, OH, United States
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