Wild Watermelon 3k
- Date Sat 21st June 2025 - Thu 21st August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $24.32 - $34.92
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for a summer adventure at the inaugural Wild Watermelon 3k, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the beautiful Brevard Zoo of Melbourne. This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a scenic course that winds through the zoo, offering a unique opportunity to see animals and their habitats up close. With a festive 7:30 a.m. start, participants will not only tackle the 3k distance but also indulge in a delightful post-race watermelon feast, featuring refreshing slices courtesy of the Florida Watermelon Association.
As an added bonus, registered runners can enjoy 50% off zoo admission or a $10 discount on membership by simply showing their race bib. Hydration stations will be available throughout the course, ensuring everyone stays refreshed. Prizes await the top 10 male and female finishers, and every participant will receive a stunning watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat. Limited to just 1,000 athletes, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer, so be sure to register early to secure your spot in this exciting celebration of fitness and fun!
As an added bonus, registered runners can enjoy 50% off zoo admission or a $10 discount on membership by simply showing their race bib. Hydration stations will be available throughout the course, ensuring everyone stays refreshed. Prizes await the top 10 male and female finishers, and every participant will receive a stunning watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat. Limited to just 1,000 athletes, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer, so be sure to register early to secure your spot in this exciting celebration of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
The Brevard Zoo's inaugural 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 21, 2025.
Explore the Zoo after the race and watch the animals enjoy watermelon too! Registered runners get 50% off admission or $10 off a membership on race day by showing their race bib at the administrative office. Offer valid for the runner only.
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 to just 1,000 athletes. Register today before it sells out.
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 21, 2025.
Explore the Zoo after the race and watch the animals enjoy watermelon too! Registered runners get 50% off admission or $10 off a membership on race day by showing their race bib at the administrative office. Offer valid for the runner only.
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 to just 1,000 athletes. Register today before it sells out.
Wild Watermelon 3k
