National Watermelon Day Run
About this race
National Watermelon Day Run 🍉🏃♀️
Celebrate summer’s sweetest day with a refreshing run or walk at the National Watermelon Day Run! Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or just enjoy a slice of fun, this event is the perfect way to beat the heat and celebrate all things watermelon.
Event Highlights:
- Distance Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—something for every level of runner or walker.
- Post-Race Watermelon: Cool off and refresh with juicy, ice-cold watermelon slices at the finish line.
- Scenic Course: Enjoy a beautiful, shaded trail that keeps you close to nature.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole crew for a day of running, walking, and watermelon-filled memories.
Whether you’re a competitive runner or just in it for the watermelon, this fun-filled event will leave you smiling, satisfied, and a little sticky. Join us for the National Watermelon Day Run—a sweet way to celebrate summer! 🍉🎉
Join fellow runners on August 1, 2026 for the National Watermelon Day Run. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Hartford.
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
Half Marathon - Early Start
10K
5K Run
5K Ruck
10K Ruck
Kiddos 1K
Walking
5K Walk
Weather Overview
These values represent the 9-year monthly averages for August in Hartford.
About Hartford
National Watermelon Day Run takes place in Hartford, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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