Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Main Street, Fayette, IA
- Distance
- Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us Saturday morning at the corner of Main Street and Water Street (by DG) for the 18th annual Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk. Run or walk through this road race that takes you to a paved trail that leads to the Big Rock Golf Course and back into downtown Fayette for the finish on Main Street. Register by August 21st for a guaranteed t-shirt! T-shirts are not guaranteed after the 21st. Registration is $20 and goes up to $30 on race day, September 12th.
Awards and raffle prizes at the finish. Then head over to the Methodist Church at 207 Clark Street for Dad's Belgian Waffles happening until10:30 AM . This is a great fundraiser for the Fayette Ambulance Service.
Stay for the Watermelon Day Parade at 11am and a day of festivities downtown. Bring your children to the stage area at 11:45 am for the kids dash (1-10 years old) races for tots and children following the parade on Main Street. Finisher ribbons.
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
75°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayette, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fayette, IA
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Main Street, Fayette, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk?
- Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Fayette, Iowa on September 12, 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 Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Fayette, Iowa at Main Street, Fayette, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk
Sep 12, 2026