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52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race

52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Milan, OH, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with entry fees from $15 to $20.

Date
September 7, 2026 (68 days to go)
Distance
1 Mile · 5K
Price
$15–$20
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

*Race day packet pick up at Edison Elementary 7:30 am-8:45 am*

  • Chip timed for quick/accurate results
  • USATF-certified course
  • Collectible race shirt for the first 300 entrants
  • Custom awards for the top 3 overall and age groups.

DIVISIONS
5K Men’s & Women’s: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
5K Men’s Watermelon Division – must be 210+ pounds
5K Women's Cantaloupe Division - must be 160+ pounds

Events

Melon Festival 1M Fun Run$15
Melon Festival 5K$20
5K Cantaloupe Division (160+ lbs Women)$20
5K Watermelon Division (210+ lbs Men)$20

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

78°

Typical Low

58°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Norwalk Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:02 AMSunset 7:53 PMDaylight 12h 50m

Host City

About Milan, OH

Nearest Airport

CLE

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 40 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

68

Days to train

Race
52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race
Date
September 7, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race?+
52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race is a running race held in Milan, Ohio on September 7, 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 52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race?+
Monday, September 7, 2026 in Milan, Ohio at 140 S Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race

Sep 7, 2026

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