403 N. Main St, Farmerville LA
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Event Name: 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
- Date: 2026-07-25
- Location: 403 N. Main St, Farmerville, LA
- Course Description: This course is a fast first mile downhill followed by what we like to affectionately call Watermelon Mountain at mile 2.
🎯 Charity Information
- Beneficiary: Willpower Foundation, Inc.
- Mission: 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: linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation
- Proceeds: All proceeds from the event will go to the foundation.
🍉 Finishers’ Treat
- Watermelon: Slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon for all finishers to enjoy.
- Race Entry: Your race entry will include this year's race t-shirt guaranteed for online registration until July 14th, 2026!
📅 Race Day Details
- Registration Start: Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM in the parking lot in front of the Farmerville First Baptist Church.
- Race Start: Race begins at 7:30 AM.
🏆 Awards
- Categories: Awards will be given for Male and Female categories.
- Overall Awards: 1st Overall, 1st Overall Masters.
- Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place in various age groups.
- Age Groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.
📝 Registration Information
- Online Registration: Closes on July 25th at 4 PM.
- Race Day Registration Fee: $40.
- Prohibition: Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.
- Link to Register: Register Here.
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