Wild Watermelon 3k

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: 8225 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL
• Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
• Website: Wild Watermelon 3k

🍉 Event Highlights

• Cut Off: There is a one hour cut-off for all runners. You will be escorted off the course if you do not finish the course by 8:30 a.m.
• Course: Runners and walkers of all ages will traverse a course through the Zoo, passing animals, their habitats, and native plants along the way.
• Post-Race Celebration: The event features a post-race watermelon feast, with slices of fresh, chilled watermelon courtesy of our presenting partner, the Florida Watermelon Association!
• Water Stations: A water/Gatorade station is located along the route and at start and finish line areas.

🏆 Awards and Merchandise

• Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the Top 10 overall male and female finishers.
• Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive a beautiful watermelon-themed medal and commemorative running hat.
• Race Shirts: Race shirts will be available for purchase for $20 each online prior to the event.
• Registration: This race is limited. Register today before it sells out. There are no refunds for any reason.

📧 Contact Us

• Email: Please email us at support@thefloridamarathon.com with any questions or concerns.

🤝 Event Partners

• Organizers: This event is brought to you by Smooth Running and is designed to benefit the Brevard Zoo.
• Presenting Sponsors: The 2026 Wild Watermelon 3k is presented by Florida Watermelon Association and Orlando Health.

📦 Virtual Participants

• Submit Information: If you registered for the virtual event, please submit the following information to smoothrunningorg@gmail.com. Once we receive the required information, your packet will be mailed to you.
• Information Needed: First Name, Last Name, Mailing Address, Proof of distance.