Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run
From the Organizer
The Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 8:00 AM.
Join us for the traditional kick-off to the Hampton County Watermelon Festival. New this year is the Watermelon Festival 5K Spirit Award given to the group with the most participants. So get your group together and come enjoy a fun start to Watermelon Festival week.
Late registrations will be available Friday June 19th, from 4pm-6pm at the Hampton gazebo located on Lee Avenue in Hampton.
Race day registration will be available from 630am-730am at the Hampton County courthouse.
Packet pickup will be available from 4pm-6pm on Friday, June 19th. Packets can also be picked up on race day beginning at 6:30 AM and lasting until 7:30AM.
Cut-off for guaranteed t-shirts is June 1st.
Race starts and finishes on Elm Street in front of the courthouse. Awards will take place after the race.
Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers as well as the top Male and Female in the following age categories:
12 & Under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 and up
Race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Registration must be received by Friday, June 1st to guarantee T-shirt.
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
91°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hampton 1s, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hampton, SC
Population
2,691
as of 2023
Elevation
75 ft
Nearest Airport
HHH
Hilton Head Airport · 50 mi
Major Hub
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K?
- Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K is a running race held in Hampton, South Carolina on June 20, 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 Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Hampton, South Carolina at 210 First St W Hampton SC 29924, Hampton, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hampton County Watermelon Festival 5K
Jun 20, 2026