Watermelon Festival 5K is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Tompkinsville, KY, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
From the Organizer
H.A.M. Henderson Masonic Lodge will be hosting the Watermelon Festival 5K again. This is now a race in the Bowling Green Running Club Grand Prix for 2026. Join us for a fun, challenging race. This is a timed race and trophies will be given out. Money raised will be used towards the Kids Christmas fund. Please contact Shad Welch, 417-274-9096, shadwelch@me for signup information. To be guaranteed a t-shirt, register before Aug 28th.
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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
86°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Summer Shade, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
924 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Watermelon Festival 5K
Sep 5, 2026