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When
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Where
490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence MI
Distances
5K · 10K · 15K
Typical weather
59–76°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
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2025
53–62°F
dry
2024
61–84°F
dry
2023
73–88°F
dry
2022
58–76°F
dry
2021
60–78°F
dry
2020
56–76°F
dry
2019
51–72°F
dry
2018
72–86°F
dry
2017
54–64°F
rain
2016
64–84°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-09-05
- Location: 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence, MI
- Event: Watermelon Run at the Lawrence Ox Roast
- Courses: 5K, 10K, and 15K road courses
Awards
- Medals: Awarded to top 3 per age group, for both genders, in each event
- Trophies: Given to finalists for both genders in each race
Sign-In and Bib Pickup
- Start Time: 7 AM on race day
- Location: Van Buren Conference Center
- Address: 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI 49064
- Note: Giveaway T-Shirts available only for registrants during the giveaway period
T-Shirt Giveaway
- End Date: July 5th at 11:59 PM EST
- Apology: For any inconvenience regarding T-Shirt availability
After Race Activities
- Fresh Watermelon: Served after the race
- Breakfast: Includes pancake and sausage at the Lawrence Fire Dept.
- Ticket: One ticket per registration included
- Additional Tickets: Available by donation
Fire Department Address
- 205 N Paw Paw St
- Lawrence, MI 49064
USATF Course Information
- 5K Course: View Details
- 10K Course: View Details
- 15K Course: View Details
Registration
- Sign Up: Register Here
Course map
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