Rush Springs Watermelon Festival Watermelon 5k/10k
Rush Springs Watermelon Festival Watermelon 5k/10k is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Rush Springs, OK, with entry fees from $25 to $50.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please join us 8/08/2026 for the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival 5k Watermelon Run.
For questions or comments contact the race director at: jburch@rushsprings.k12.ok.us
Register Online or Send Checks to:
Jennifer Burch, 4449 County Street 2830,
Rush Springs, OK 73082
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
95°
Typical Low
72°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Acme Mesonet, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rush Springs, OK
City Elevation
1,264 ft
Nearest Airport
LAW
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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16
Days to train
- Race
- Rush Springs Watermelon Festival Watermelon 5k/10k
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Rush Springs Watermelon Festival Watermelon 5k/10k
Aug 8, 2026