From the Organizer
🍉 The Valley Watermelon Run 🍉
Get ready to kick off your morning with a refreshing summer race experience at the Valley Watermelon Run 5K! Join us for a fun-filled event featuring great vibes, community spirit, and delicious post-race refreshments with watermelons. Whether you're chasing a new personal best or enjoying a run with friends and family, this is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer in the Rio Grande Valley.
🍉 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
📍 Location: Westside Park, McAllen, TX
🏃♂️ 5K Run: 7:30 a.m.
🚶♀️1-mile Fun Run/Walk: 7:40 a.m.
🌅 Arrival Time: Please arrive by 7:00 a.m. for parking, stretching, and warm-up activities.
🍉 Refreshments and hydration bar will be available after you cross the finish line!
💲 Registration Fee:
🏃♂️ 5K Run: $30
🚶♀️ 1 Mile Run/Walk: $15
👕 T-Shirt Size Deadline: July 31, 2026
Participants registered after this date are not guaranteed THEIR EXACT SIZE FOR race shirt. Remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pickup while supplies last.
📦 Packet Pickup
📍 Valley Running
1701 Dove Ave W, Suite J
McAllen, TX 78504
🗓️ Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All participants must pick up their race bibs and shirts during packet pickup.
What's Included
⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results
🏅 Finisher Medal for All Participants
👕 Official Race Shirt
🍉 Refreshments & Hydration Station
🎶 DJ Music & High-Energy Atmosphere
📸 Free Race Photos
🎈 Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
🍉 Watermelon-Themed Photo Area
🛍️ Local Vendor Booths
🏆 Awards
🏅 Top Male Overall
🏅 Top Female Overall
Age Groups
🏅 13 & Under
🏅 14–19
🏅 20–29
🏅 30–39
🏅 40–49
🏅 50–59
🏅 60–69
🏅 70+
🍉 Join the Run
The Valley Watermelon Run 5K brings together fitness, fun, and summer energy for a memorable race experience. Come enjoy a scenic morning run, celebrate with fellow runners, and make lasting memories in the heart of McAllen.
Run Strong. Stay Cool. Finish Sweet. 🍉
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
100°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcallen, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mcallen, TX
Population
143,789
as of 2023
City Elevation
116 ft
Nearest Airport
MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport · 3 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 The Valley's Watermelon Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
52
Days to train
- Race
- The Valley's Watermelon Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 1000 S Ware Rd, Mcallen, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Valley's Watermelon Run?
- The Valley's Watermelon Run is a running race held in Mcallen, Texas on August 15, 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 Valley's Watermelon Run?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Mcallen, Texas at 1000 S Ware Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Valley's Watermelon Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Valley's Watermelon Run
Aug 15, 2026