Wild Watermelon 3k
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $40.22 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for a refreshing summer adventure at the Wild Watermelon 3k, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the beautiful Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida! This family-friendly event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, as participants will navigate a scenic course through the zoo, surrounded by amazing wildlife and lush native plants. The race kicks off at 7:30 a.m., and with a one-hour cut-off time, all finishers will be rewarded with a stunning watermelon-themed medal and a commemorative running hat.
After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful post-race watermelon feast, generously provided by the Florida Watermelon Association! With prizes for the top 10 overall male and female finishers and a water/Gatorade station along the route, this event promises to be an exciting and fulfilling experience. Be sure to register early as this race is limited, and don't miss out on the opportunity to kick off your summer in style!
After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful post-race watermelon feast, generously provided by the Florida Watermelon Association! With prizes for the top 10 overall male and female finishers and a water/Gatorade station along the route, this event promises to be an exciting and fulfilling experience. Be sure to register early as this race is limited, and don't miss out on the opportunity to kick off your summer in style!
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.
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
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.
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
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:
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