Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Hampton, South Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off summer with the Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 8:00 AM! This vibrant event will be held in the heart of Hampton, and it's the perfect way to celebrate the beloved Watermelon Festival. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join in the fun along the scenic Elm Street, right in front of the courthouse.
This year's festival introduces the exciting Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award, encouraging groups to rally together for a chance to win! Late registration will be available on Friday, June 19th, and also on race day morning, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate. Don’t miss your chance to snag a guaranteed T-shirt by registering before June 1st. With awards for the top finishers across various age categories, along with post-race festivities, the Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K promises to be an unforgettable start to the week-long celebration. Come for the race, stay for the watermelon!
This year's festival introduces the exciting Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award, encouraging groups to rally together for a chance to win! Late registration will be available on Friday, June 19th, and also on race day morning, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate. Don’t miss your chance to snag a guaranteed T-shirt by registering before June 1st. With awards for the top finishers across various age categories, along with post-race festivities, the Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K promises to be an unforgettable start to the week-long celebration. Come for the race, stay for the watermelon!
Organiser's Description
The Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 8:00 AM.
Join us for the traditional kick-off to the Hampton County Watermelon Festival. New this year is the Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award given to the group with the most participants. So get your group together and come enjoy a fun start to Watermelon Festival week.
Late registrations will be available Friday June 19th, from 4pm-6pm at the Hampton gazebo located on Lee Avenue in Hampton.
Race day registration will be available from 630am-730am at the Hampton County courthouse.
Packet pickup will be available from 4pm-6pm on Friday, June 19th. Packets can also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:30 AM and lasting until 7:30AM.
Cut-off for guaranteed t-shirts is June 1st.
Race starts and finishes on Elm Street in front of the courthouse. Awards will take place after the race.
Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers as well as the top Male and Female in the following age categories:
12 & Under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 and up
Race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Registration must be received by Friday, June 1st to guarantee T-shirt.
Join us for the traditional kick-off to the Hampton County Watermelon Festival. New this year is the Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award given to the group with the most participants. So get your group together and come enjoy a fun start to Watermelon Festival week.
Late registrations will be available Friday June 19th, from 4pm-6pm at the Hampton gazebo located on Lee Avenue in Hampton.
Race day registration will be available from 630am-730am at the Hampton County courthouse.
Packet pickup will be available from 4pm-6pm on Friday, June 19th. Packets can also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:30 AM and lasting until 7:30AM.
Cut-off for guaranteed t-shirts is June 1st.
Race starts and finishes on Elm Street in front of the courthouse. Awards will take place after the race.
Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers as well as the top Male and Female in the following age categories:
12 & Under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 and up
Race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Registration must be received by Friday, June 1st to guarantee T-shirt.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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210 First St W Hampton SC 29924, Hampton, 29924, SC, United States
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