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Saturday, August 8th, 2026
320 Second Ave, Atkins IA
5K · 1 Mile
64–81°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
72–88°F
dry
2024
62–76°F
dry
2023
62–79°F
dry
2022
63–79°F
rain
2021
72–82°F
rain
2020
70–88°F
dry
2019
65–82°F
dry
2018
63–81°F
dry
2017
58–80°F
dry
2016
63–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 8
Sunny · 72–90°F
Saturday, Aug 8starts near 72°F · 28% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Race Overview
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 7:00 AM.
Awards
Medals will be given to the top 3 places in each division and trophies to overall male & female runners! 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 Information
Registration Fee: $30 (includes t-shirt until 7/19)
Proceeds: support the Atkins Community Club
Event Location
The race will take place at 320 Second Ave, Atkins, IA.
More Information
For further details, visit the race's official page: Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run.
Course map
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