From the Organizer
Run for watermelon, help kids in Vidor!
Join us Saturday, July 4th, 2026 to start the day right with a 5K and watermelon!
Sugartown Watermelons will be available for purchase on race day, and the 1st place male and female race finishers each win a large Sugartown Watermelon!
All proceeds from the watermelon sale benefit the Eastgate Church Bus Ministry in Vidor. This ministry reaches the children of our community by providing them with transportation to Sunday School every Sunday morning at Eastgate Church and feeds them a hot lunch every Sunday afternoon before returning them home. Every watermelon purchased will make an eternal difference in the life of a child!
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
91°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaumont City, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,738
as of 2023
Elevation
20 ft
Nearest Airport
BPT
Jack Brooks Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 80 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
Sea Rim Striders FREE Summer Run/Walk Series #2
16 miles away
Sea Rim Striders FREE Summer Run/Walk Series #2 - VOLUNTEER
16 miles away
Neches Labor Day 5k
12 miles away
Rotary Club of Vidor: Community 5K RUN/WALK Presented By: First Financial Bank
Less than a mile away
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 Run 5K
Jul 4, 2026