2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 403 N. Main St, Farmerville, LA
- Distance
- 5k Run
From the Organizer
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.
This year, proceeds from the event will go to Willpower Foundation, Inc. This is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers in Northeast Louisiana that host events to race money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Learn more about the organization from their website linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation.
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.
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 begins at 7:30 AM
Awards will be given for the following Age groups:
Male and Female
1st Overall
1st Overall Masters
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
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
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES: July 25th at 4p
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $40
Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
93°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Farmerville, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Farmerville, LA
Elevation
98 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 403 N. Main St, Farmerville, LA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k?
- 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k is a running race held in Farmerville, Louisiana on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Farmerville, Louisiana at 403 N. Main St, Farmerville, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k
Jul 25, 2026