
From the Organizer
Get ready to squeeze the most out of your summer at the Watermelon 5K Fort Lauderdale, taking place on August 8, 2026, at the beautiful TY Park. This vibrant event centers around a refreshing theme: all the delicious, juicy watermelon you can handle! Perfect for casual walkers and seasoned runners alike, crossing the finish line reveals the ultimate reward—a sweet, hydrating, and naturally healthy feast to help you cool down and replenish your energy after conquering the 5K course.
Every stride you take will be officially tracked, as the event is professionally chip-timed by Victory Sports. Lace up your sneakers with confidence knowing that your hard work will be accurately measured down to the millisecond. For those with a competitive edge, the stakes are sweet: special awards will be proudly presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top performers across various age groups.
Whether you are aiming for a personal record or joining for the physical activity, you will walk away with plenty of premium race swag. Every registered participant will receive a personalized race bib integrated with an RFID timing chip, an event shirt, and a beautiful finisher medal to commemorate your achievement. Beyond the track, the morning will transform into a full-blown fitness party featuring lively music, dancing, endless slices of crisp watermelon, and an unforgettable community atmosphere.
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
90°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
49%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hollywood, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
170,557
as of 2023
City Elevation
6 ft
Nearest Airport
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Watermelon 5K Fort Lauderdale, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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)
Watermelon 5K Fort Lauderdale
Aug 8, 2026