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Saturday, July 25th, 2026
403 N. Main St, Farmerville LA
5K
About this race
Event Overview
The 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k event offers a great challenge to local runners and walkers. This course is a fast first mile downhill followed by what we like to affectionately call Watermelon Mountain at mile 2.
Charity Support
- Beneficiary: Proceeds from the event will go to Willpower Foundation, Inc.
- Mission: This is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers in Northeast Louisiana that host events to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Learn More: Visit their website at linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation.
Post-Race Treats
To top it all off, at the end of the race there will be slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon for all finishers to enjoy.
Registration Details
- Inclusions: Your race entry will include this year's race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration until July 13th, 2026!
- Race Day Registration: Begins at 6:30 AM in parking lot in front of the Farmerville First Baptist Church, 403 N. Main St., Farmerville, LA 71241.
- Race Start Time: 7:30 AM
Awards Information
Awards will be given for the following Age groups:
- Categories: Male and Female, 1st Overall, 1st Overall Masters, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
- Age Groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24
- More Age Groups: 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44
- Final Age Groups: 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over
Registration Deadlines
- Online Registration: Closes on July 25th at 4 PM
- Race Day Registration Fee: $40
- Prohibitions: Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.
Race URL
For more information and to register, visit the race page.
Course map
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