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Watermelon Dash Houston

Watermelon Dash Houston is a running race on August 15, 2027 in Houston, TX, with entry fees from $30 to $65.

Date
August 15, 2027 (334 days to go)
Price
$30–$65
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

A sweet treat in the summer heat!

Join us on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 for the 7th annual Watermelon Dash. This sweet race is the 3rd in a three-race series, all designed to keep you fit and refreshed this summer.

The Summer Dash Series includes the Lemonade Dash, Popsicle Dash, and Watermelon Dash. All are great family events!

Events

5k Run$55
10k Run$65
Kids + Family Fun Run$30

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

77°

Chance of Rain

23%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 12 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:49 AMSunset 8:02 PMDaylight 13h 13m

Host City

About Houston, TX

Population

2,300,419

as of 2023

City Elevation

52 ft

Nearest Airport

HOU

William P. Hobby Airport · 13 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Watermelon Dash Houston, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

334

Days to train

Race
Watermelon Dash Houston
Date
August 15, 2027

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

Read the Guide

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Watermelon Dash Houston?
Watermelon Dash Houston is a running race held in Houston, Texas on August 15, 2027. 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 Watermelon Dash Houston?
Sunday, August 15, 2027 in Houston, Texas at 2032 Karbach Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Watermelon Dash Houston?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Watermelon Dash Houston

Aug 15, 2027

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