Rush Springs Watermelon Festival Watermelon 5k/10k
About this race
Please join us 8/08/2026 for the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival 5k Watermelon Run.
For questions or comments contact the race director at: jburch@rushsprings.k12.ok.us
Register Online or Send Checks to:
Jennifer Burch, 4449 County Street 2830,
Rush Springs, OK 73082
Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival Watermelon 5k/10k. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Rush Springs.
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Rush Springs Watermelon Festival 5k Watermelon Run
This race helps to support our Rush Springs track and cross country program as well as provide funds in our efforts to rebuild our track. Your support of our race helps to get us closer to seeing this become a reality as well as providing funds to support our programs. With your paid registration you will receive a T-shirt or Tank Top and a participation medal. Awards are given also to top three in each age group and male and female. The race is the kickoff to our annual Watermelon Festival. We are expecting it to be one of the best years. After the race and awards stay around to enjoy the festival, which includes, a large carnival, incredible arts and crafts booths, food booths, live entertainment and of course WATERMELON!!!
Rush Springs Watermelon Festival 10k Watermelon Run
This race helps to support our Rush Springs track and cross country program as well as provide funds in our efforts to rebuild our track. Your support of our race helps to get us closer to seeing this become a reality as well as providing funds to support our programs. With your paid registration you will receive a T-shirt or Tank Top and a participation medal. Awards are given also to top three in each age group and male and female. The race is the kickoff to our annual Watermelon Festival. We are expecting it to be one of the best years. After the race and awards stay around to enjoy the festival, which includes, a large carnival, incredible arts and crafts booths, food booths, live entertainment and of course WATERMELON!!!
JH and HS XC Team Runners
This race helps to support our Rush Springs track and cross country program as well as provide funds in our efforts to rebuild our track. Your support of our race helps to get us closer to seeing this become a reality as well as providing funds to support our programs. With your paid registration you will receive a T-shirt or Tank Top and a participation medal. Awards are given also to top three in each age group and male and female. The race is the kickoff to our annual Watermelon Festival. We are expecting it to be one of the best years. After the race and awards stay around to enjoy the festival, which includes, a large carnival, incredible arts and crafts booths, food booths, live entertainment and of course WATERMELON!!!
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About Rush Springs
Rush Springs Watermelon Festival Watermelon 5k/10k takes place in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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