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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run
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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run

Atkins, Iowa, United States
Aug 08, 2026
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About this race

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 AM

Start - Finish is located at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park. The race start time is 7:30 AM. The course will be on the streets & will be chip timed! Packets can be picked up before the race at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park starting at 7:00AM. 

AWARDS: Medals will be given to the top 3 places in each division and trophies to overall male & female runners! NOTE: The top 3 places overall will be given awards for the 1-Mile. 

  • Females: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over
  • Males: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over

 Registration Fee: $30 (includes t-shirt until 7/13)

Proceeds support the Atkins Community Club

Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Atkins.

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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

Aug 08, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Atkins Watermelon Days 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Aug 08, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Atkins.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 17.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 26.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 17.9° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 26.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
22.9
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
7.8mm

About Atkins

Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run takes place in Atkins, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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