Wild Watermelon 3k
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $40.22 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your summer with the exciting Wild Watermelon 3k, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Brevard Zoo in beautiful Melbourne, Florida! This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all ages to traverse a scenic course that winds through the zoo, providing a unique opportunity to see animals and native plants up close. The race starts bright and early at 7:30 a.m., and participants have one hour to complete the course, with a cut-off at 8:30 a.m.
After crossing the finish line, enjoy a refreshing post-race watermelon feast courtesy of the Florida Watermelon Association, and celebrate your achievement with a beautiful watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat for all finishers. Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers, making this a competitive yet fun event for everyone involved! Don't miss out on the chance to register for this limited-capacity race, and remember to bring your runner's bib for a 50% discount on zoo admission after the event. Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and fruity delights at the Wild Watermelon 3k!
After crossing the finish line, enjoy a refreshing post-race watermelon feast courtesy of the Florida Watermelon Association, and celebrate your achievement with a beautiful watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat for all finishers. Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers, making this a competitive yet fun event for everyone involved! Don't miss out on the chance to register for this limited-capacity race, and remember to bring your runner's bib for a 50% discount on zoo admission after the event. Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and fruity delights at the Wild Watermelon 3k!
Organiser's Description
THERE IS A ONE HOUR CUT OFF FOR ALL RUNNERS. YOU WILL BE ESCORTED OFF THE COURSE IS YOU DO NOT FINISH THE COURSE BY 8:30AM
Brevard Zoo's Wild Watermelon 3k is a family-friendly event and great way to kick off your summer!
Runners and walkers of all ages will traverse a course through the Zoo passing animals, their habitats and native plants along the way.
The event features a post-race watermelon feast, with slices of fresh, chilled watermelon courtesy of our presenting partner, the Florida Watermelon Association!
The run is set for a 7:30 a.m. start on June 20, 2026.
A water/Gatorade station is along the route and at our start and finish line areas.
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 overall male and female finishers, and ALL finishers will receive a beautiful watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat.
Race shirts will be available for purchase for $20 each online prior to the event.
This race is limited. Register today before it sells out. There are no refunds for any reason. Your race entry does not include cost of admission to Zoo after the event.
BRING YOUR RUNNER'S BIB BACK TO BREVARD ZOO ON RACE DAY AND GET 50% OFF YOUR ENTRY PRICE. _This is only applicable to race day entry and for one person per bib._
Please email us at _SUPPORT@THEFLORIDAMARATHON.COM_ with any questions or concerns
FOR REGISTERED ATHLETES, we will be sending a digital pre-race packet to the email address you registered with two weeks prior to the event. This packet will have all of the information of where you pick your bibs up, parking information, and other critical race related information. VIRTUAL ATHLETES WILL HAVE THEIR PACKETS MAILED TO THEM.
This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and is designed to benefit the Brevard Zoo.
The 2026 Wild Watermelon 3k is presented by Florida Watermelon Association and Orlando Health
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
Thursday, June 18th at Jewett Orthopedic, times are 4pm-7pm
Address: 5565 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Friday, June 19th at Brevard Zoo from 4pm - 7pm
Address: 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Park in the parking lot for the River Lodge (the south parking lot) and look for the Blue feather flag that says Packet Pickup outside of the portable office. DO NOT enter the River Lodge or the main entrance of Brevard Zoo.
Saturday, June 20th at The Brevard Zoo from 6am - 715am
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
If you registered for the virtual event, please submit the following information to _SMOOTHRUNNINGORG@GMAIL.COM. _Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you.
First Name:
Last Name:
Mailing Address:
Proof of distance:
Brevard Zoo's Wild Watermelon 3k is a family-friendly event and great way to kick off your summer!
Runners and walkers of all ages will traverse a course through the Zoo passing animals, their habitats and native plants along the way.
The event features a post-race watermelon feast, with slices of fresh, chilled watermelon courtesy of our presenting partner, the Florida Watermelon Association!
The run is set for a 7:30 a.m. start on June 20, 2026.
A water/Gatorade station is along the route and at our start and finish line areas.
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 overall male and female finishers, and ALL finishers will receive a beautiful watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat.
Race shirts will be available for purchase for $20 each online prior to the event.
This race is limited. Register today before it sells out. There are no refunds for any reason. Your race entry does not include cost of admission to Zoo after the event.
BRING YOUR RUNNER'S BIB BACK TO BREVARD ZOO ON RACE DAY AND GET 50% OFF YOUR ENTRY PRICE. _This is only applicable to race day entry and for one person per bib._
Please email us at _SUPPORT@THEFLORIDAMARATHON.COM_ with any questions or concerns
FOR REGISTERED ATHLETES, we will be sending a digital pre-race packet to the email address you registered with two weeks prior to the event. This packet will have all of the information of where you pick your bibs up, parking information, and other critical race related information. VIRTUAL ATHLETES WILL HAVE THEIR PACKETS MAILED TO THEM.
This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and is designed to benefit the Brevard Zoo.
The 2026 Wild Watermelon 3k is presented by Florida Watermelon Association and Orlando Health
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION
Thursday, June 18th at Jewett Orthopedic, times are 4pm-7pm
Address: 5565 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Friday, June 19th at Brevard Zoo from 4pm - 7pm
Address: 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Park in the parking lot for the River Lodge (the south parking lot) and look for the Blue feather flag that says Packet Pickup outside of the portable office. DO NOT enter the River Lodge or the main entrance of Brevard Zoo.
Saturday, June 20th at The Brevard Zoo from 6am - 715am
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
If you registered for the virtual event, please submit the following information to _SMOOTHRUNNINGORG@GMAIL.COM. _Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you.
First Name:
Last Name:
Mailing Address:
Proof of distance:
Races
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Wild Watermelon 3k - Adults (12years+)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Wild Watermelon 3k - Youth (11yrs and Under)
Incl. $3.22 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$40.22
CLOSED -
Virtual Wild Watermelon 3k
Incl. $3.40 Fee
$43.40
CLOSED
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