Watermelon Run 5K
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Vidor, Texas
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a refreshing and fun-filled day at the Watermelon Run 5K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Vidor, Orange! This exciting event is not just about running; it's about making a positive impact in the community. Kick off your Independence Day festivities with a vibrant 5K race, starting at 8:00 am, following a lively opening ceremony and pre-race warmup at 7:45 am. Participants and spectators can enjoy delicious Sugartown Watermelons available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Eastgate Church Bus Ministry. This wonderful initiative helps provide transportation for children to Sunday School and offers them a hot lunch every week. The first-place male and female finishers will each take home a large Sugartown Watermelon, making this event even sweeter! Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and delicious watermelon, all while supporting a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
Run for watermelon, help kids in Vidor!
Join us Saturday, July 4th, 2026 to start the day right with a 5K and watermelon!
Order of Events:
7:00 am - check in starts
7:35 am - opening ceremony
7:45 am - pre-race warmup with Revive Fitness
8:00 am - 5k start
Sugartown Watermelons will be available for purchase on race day, and the 1st place male and female race finishers each win a large Sugartown Watermelon!
All proceeds from the watermelon sale benefit the Eastgate Church Bus Ministry in Vidor. This ministry reaches the children of our community by providing them with transportation to Sunday School every Sunday morning at Eastgate Church and feeds them a hot lunch every Sunday afternoon before returning them home. Every watermelon purchased will make an eternal difference in the life of a child!
Join us Saturday, July 4th, 2026 to start the day right with a 5K and watermelon!
Order of Events:
7:00 am - check in starts
7:35 am - opening ceremony
7:45 am - pre-race warmup with Revive Fitness
8:00 am - 5k start
Sugartown Watermelons will be available for purchase on race day, and the 1st place male and female race finishers each win a large Sugartown Watermelon!
All proceeds from the watermelon sale benefit the Eastgate Church Bus Ministry in Vidor. This ministry reaches the children of our community by providing them with transportation to Sunday School every Sunday morning at Eastgate Church and feeds them a hot lunch every Sunday afternoon before returning them home. Every watermelon purchased will make an eternal difference in the life of a child!
Races
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Watermelon Run 5K
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDPlease arrive between 7:00 to 7:15am for check in! Pre-race ceremonies and warm up will begin at 7:30am!
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Claiborne West Park, 4105 North Street, Vidor, 77662, TX, United States
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