From the Organizer
🍉 Welcome to the Melon Mile 5K! 🍉
Get ready for a sweet summer morning of fun, fitness, and community at the Melon Mile 5K Run/Walk!
Whether you’re coming to run fast, walk proud, push a stroller, cheer from the sidelines, or simply enjoy the fun atmosphere, this event is for YOU! 💚
The Melon Mile 5K is all about bringing people together for a memorable morning filled with:
🍉 Fun race-day energy
👟 A great 5K course for runners and walkers
👨👩👧👦 A family-friendly atmosphere
📸 Finish line photos
🏅 Awards for top finishers
🙌 A whole lot of community spirit
The Melon Mile Festival is here as well!
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just showing up for the smiles and good vibes, the Melon Mile 5K is the perfect way to celebrate movement, community, and a little melon-themed fun along the way!
So bring your melon colors, your best race-day attitude, and come make some memories with us! 🍉💨
📍 Race Information
Event: Melon Mile 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday July 18th
Start Time: 8:00 am
Address: 715 W McGregor St, Pageland, SC 29728, United States
Distance: 5K (3.1 Miles)
👟 Who Can Participate?
This event is open to: Runners,Walkers,Strollers,Families,First-time 5K participants,Competitive runners, Children!
💚 All ages and fitness levels are welcome!
🎽 Registration Includes
Every registration includes:
Professionally timed 5K
Race bib
Finish line photos
Post-race refreshments
Awards for top finishers
A fun, uplifting, community race-day experience
🏅 Awards
Overall Awards
Awards will be given to:
Top Overall Male
Top Overall Female
Age Group Awards
Awards will also be given to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups:
0–14
15–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60+
🏅 Come race hard, have fun, and see if you can take home some Melon Mile bragging rights!
Race Day Packet Pickup:
Available starting at 7:00 AM
💚 Thank You to Our Community
The Melon Mile 5K is made possible by amazing participants, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who help make race day special.
To everyone who runs, walks, volunteers, cheers, and shows up with great energy… THANK YOU! 🙌
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Events
Weather
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
92°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pageland, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,476
as of 2023
Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Melon Mile 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most 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)
Melon Mile 5K
Jul 18, 2026