210 First St W Hampton SC 29924, Hampton SC
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
🎉 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: 210 First St W, Hampton, SC 29924
- Race URL: Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K
🍉 Festival Kick-off
- Tradition: Join us for the traditional kick-off to the Hampton County Watermelon Festival.
- New Award: New this year is the Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award given to the group with the most participants.
- Group Participation: So get your group together and come enjoy a fun start to Watermelon Festival week.
🗓️ Registration Information
- Late Registration: Available Friday, June 19th, from 4 PM-6 PM at the Hampton gazebo located on Lee Avenue in Hampton.
- Race Day Registration: Available from 6:30 AM-7:30 AM at the Hampton County courthouse.
📦 Packet Pickup
- Pre-Race Pickup: Available from 4 PM-6 PM on Friday, June 19th.
- Race Day Pickup: Packets can also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:30 AM and lasting until 7:30 AM.
👕 T-Shirt Guarantee
- Cut-off Date: Cut-off for guaranteed t-shirts is June 1st.
- Refund Policy: Race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.
- Registration Deadline: Registration must be received by Friday, June 1st to guarantee T-shirt.
🏆 Awards
- Trophies: Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers.
- Category Awards: Awards for the top Male and Female in the following age categories:
- Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 and up.
- Awards Ceremony: Awards will take place after the race.
