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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
110 East Main Street, Watertown TN
5K · 1 Mile
62–80°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
63–76°F
dry
2024
63–81°F
rain
2023
61–87°F
dry
2022
56–73°F
dry
2021
56–76°F
dry
2020
63–77°F
dry
2019
69–83°F
dry
2018
67–73°F
rain
2017
64–86°F
dry
2016
66–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Cloudy · 54–73°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 54°F · 20% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Historic Watertown Founders Day 5K
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: 110 East Main Street, Watertown, TN
- Website: Register Here
Race Details
- Course: 3.1 mile loop through historic downtown Watertown
- Sign In: Begins at 7 AM
- Race Start: 8 AM
- Options: Timed run or casual run/walk
Community Impact
- Proceeds: Support the Historic Watertown organization's mission
- First Responder Fee: A portion donated to the local Watertown Volunteer Fire Department
- Fish Fry: Provided by the fire department following the run
- Community Celebration: Enjoy food, music, and family activities post-race
Additional Information
- Commemorative Shirt: Inaugural event shirt designed by a local artist included with signup
- Excitement: Join us to support a good cause and celebrate our community!
- Festival: Stay to enjoy the inaugural Founders Day Festival
- Family-Friendly: Festival activities for all ages
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