Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk
About this race
Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run Returns To Morrow Mountain State Park
Get ready for a juicy and refreshing experience as we celebrate Independence Day with our Annual Watermelon Run 5K Run/Walk!
All participants can replenish their energy and stay hydrated with Fresh Watermelon, and as always, delicious freezy pops to cool you down after crossing the finish line!
But wait, there's more! Don't miss out on the chance to sport our brand new Tank Top!
Pre-order your Tank the perfect size to guarantee that you'll be looking fresh and stylish on race day. (Registrations with Tank Purchase after 7/1 are not guaranteed on event date but will be available the 7-10 Days after event)
So mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let's make this the sweetest and most colorful 5K event of the year! Don't forget to spread the word and share this post with everyone you know. We can't wait to see you there!
The Course
Start at the Bridle Trail at Morrow Mountain State Park - Run/Walk on the Road to the Top of Morrow Mountain and Run Back to the Bridle Trail.
Watermelon Run Apparel
There is no charge for the run. But You can Purchase a Commemorative Shirt
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Running
Watermelon Run/Walk
Watermelon Run/Walk with Purchase of Tank
Virtual Water Melon Run/Walk with Shirt/Tank(Includes Shipping)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Albemarle, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 8:39 PM local time (EDT) in Albemarle on July 4, 2026 — 14h 28m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 20 Albemarle events
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