National Watermelon Day Run
National Watermelon Day Run is a running and rucking race on August 1, 2026 in Hartford, WI, with entry fees from $40 to $57.50.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$57.50
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
National Watermelon Day Run 🍉🏃♀️
Celebrate summer’s sweetest day with a refreshing run or walk at the National Watermelon Day Run! Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or just enjoy a slice of fun, this event is the perfect way to beat the heat and celebrate all things watermelon.
Event Highlights:
- Distance Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—something for every level of runner or walker.
- Post-Race Watermelon: Cool off and refresh with juicy, ice-cold watermelon slices at the finish line.
- Scenic Course: Enjoy a beautiful, shaded trail that keeps you close to nature.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole crew for a day of running, walking, and watermelon-filled memories.
Whether you’re a competitive runner or just in it for the watermelon, this fun-filled event will leave you smiling, satisfied, and a little sticky. Join us for the National Watermelon Day Run—a sweet way to celebrate summer! 🍉🎉
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Slinger Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hartford, WI
Population
15,761
as of 2023
City Elevation
997 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at National Watermelon Day Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
9
Days to train
- Race
- National Watermelon Day Run
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Make it a Racecation
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National Watermelon Day Run
Aug 1, 2026