Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 25, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
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About
The Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k in Farmerville, Union Parish, Louisiana, takes place on July 24, 2027, with a 7:30 a.m. start. The 5K (3.1-mile) course features a fast first kilometer and a tough section known as “Watermelon Mountain.”
Runners can expect an energizing atmosphere and are treated to slices of locally grown Louisiana watermelon at the finish. Registering online guarantees a race T-shirt while supplies last. Proceeds go to the Willpower Foundation, which raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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