Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Albemarle, North Carolina
- Price Free - $23.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a refreshing and vibrant experience at the Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, in beautiful Albemarle, Stanly! This annual event at Morrow Mountain State Park is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and community. Participants will navigate a scenic course that starts at the Bridle Trail, leading you on a joyful journey up to the top of Morrow Mountain and back.
As you cross the finish line, indulge in delicious, hydrating watermelon and delightful freezy pops to keep you cool after your run or walk. The Uwharrie Dash promises to be the sweetest and most colorful 3.6-mile event of the year, so mark your calendars, rally your friends, and join in the festivities! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to stay active and celebrate summer with fellow enthusiasts. We can't wait to see you there!
As you cross the finish line, indulge in delicious, hydrating watermelon and delightful freezy pops to keep you cool after your run or walk. The Uwharrie Dash promises to be the sweetest and most colorful 3.6-mile event of the year, so mark your calendars, rally your friends, and join in the festivities! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to stay active and celebrate summer with fellow enthusiasts. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
UWHARRIE DASH 3.6-MILE WATERMELON RUN RETURNS TO MORROW MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
GET READY FOR A JUICY AND REFRESHING EXPERIENCE AS WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH OUR ANNUAL WATERMELON RUN 5K RUN/WALK!
ALL PARTICIPANTS CAN REPLENISH THEIR ENERGY AND STAY HYDRATED WITH FRESH WATERMELON, AND AS ALWAYS, DELICIOUS FREEZY POPS TO COOL YOU DOWN AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE!
SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, AND LET'S MAKE THIS THE SWEETEST AND MOST COLORFUL 5K EVENT OF THE YEAR! DON'T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD AND SHARE THIS POST WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
THE COURSE
START AT THE BRIDLE TRAIL AT MORROW MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - RUN/WALK ON THE ROAD TO THE TOP OF MORROW MOUNTAIN AND RUN BACK TO THE BRIDLE TRAIL.
GET READY FOR A JUICY AND REFRESHING EXPERIENCE AS WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH OUR ANNUAL WATERMELON RUN 5K RUN/WALK!
ALL PARTICIPANTS CAN REPLENISH THEIR ENERGY AND STAY HYDRATED WITH FRESH WATERMELON, AND AS ALWAYS, DELICIOUS FREEZY POPS TO COOL YOU DOWN AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE!
SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, AND LET'S MAKE THIS THE SWEETEST AND MOST COLORFUL 5K EVENT OF THE YEAR! DON'T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD AND SHARE THIS POST WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
THE COURSE
START AT THE BRIDLE TRAIL AT MORROW MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - RUN/WALK ON THE ROAD TO THE TOP OF MORROW MOUNTAIN AND RUN BACK TO THE BRIDLE TRAIL.
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49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, 28001, NC, United States
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