Watermelon Run
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Lawrence, Michigan
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Watermelon Run, taking place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, in the charming town of Lawrence, Van Buren! As part of the Lawrence Ox Roast festivities over Labor Day weekend, this event features USATF certified road courses with race distances of 5K, 10K, and 15K, perfect for runners of all abilities. Participants will have the chance to earn medals for the top three finishers in each age group, with trophies awarded to the overall winners in each race!
Kick off your day with sign-in and bib pick-up starting at 7 AM at the Van Buren Conference Center, located at 490 S Paw Paw St. Don’t miss the exclusive giveaway T-shirts for those who register during the designated period, ending on July 5th at 11:59 PM EST. After crossing the finish line, indulge in a refreshing slice of watermelon and enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast, included with your registration. Join in the fun and camaraderie, and make the Watermelon Run a highlight of your Labor Day weekend!
Kick off your day with sign-in and bib pick-up starting at 7 AM at the Van Buren Conference Center, located at 490 S Paw Paw St. Don’t miss the exclusive giveaway T-shirts for those who register during the designated period, ending on July 5th at 11:59 PM EST. After crossing the finish line, indulge in a refreshing slice of watermelon and enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast, included with your registration. Join in the fun and camaraderie, and make the Watermelon Run a highlight of your Labor Day weekend!
Organiser's Description
NEW THIS YEAR - USATF CERTIFIED COURSES
The Watermelon Run is an event at the Lawrence Ox Roast, on Labor Day weekend. We offer 5, 10, and 15K road courses with medals awarded to the top 3 per age group, for both genders, in each event. Trophies are awarded to the finalists in each race for both genders.
Sign in and Bib pick up will start the morning of the race at 7AM at the Van Buren Conference Center.
Van Buren Conference Center
490 S Paw Paw St,
Lawrence, MI 49064
Giveaway T-Shirts are only available for the registrants who registered during the giveaway period. I apologize for any inconvenience.
T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY PERIOD WILL END ON JULY 5TH AT 11:59PM EST
After Race
We will be serving fresh watermelon and registration includes pancake and sausage breakfast at the Lawrence Fire Dept. Only one ticket per registration is included for breakfast, but all are welcome to join.
The cost of additional breakfast tickets is by donation.
Fire Department Address:
205 N Paw Paw St
Lawrence MI 49064
USATF Course Information: 5K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=9362] 10K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=9363] 15K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=9364]
The Watermelon Run is an event at the Lawrence Ox Roast, on Labor Day weekend. We offer 5, 10, and 15K road courses with medals awarded to the top 3 per age group, for both genders, in each event. Trophies are awarded to the finalists in each race for both genders.
Sign in and Bib pick up will start the morning of the race at 7AM at the Van Buren Conference Center.
Van Buren Conference Center
490 S Paw Paw St,
Lawrence, MI 49064
Giveaway T-Shirts are only available for the registrants who registered during the giveaway period. I apologize for any inconvenience.
T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY PERIOD WILL END ON JULY 5TH AT 11:59PM EST
After Race
We will be serving fresh watermelon and registration includes pancake and sausage breakfast at the Lawrence Fire Dept. Only one ticket per registration is included for breakfast, but all are welcome to join.
The cost of additional breakfast tickets is by donation.
Fire Department Address:
205 N Paw Paw St
Lawrence MI 49064
USATF Course Information: 5K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=9362] 10K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=9363] 15K Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=r&id=9364]
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