Watermelon Run
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence, MI
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · 15K
From the Organizer
NEW THIS YEAR - USATF Certified Courses
The Watermelon Run is an event at the Lawrence Ox Roast, on Labor Day weekend. We offer 5, 10, and 15K road courses with medals awarded to the top 3 per age group, for both genders, in each event. Trophies are awarded to the finalists in each race for both genders.
Sign in and Bib pick up will start the morning of the race at 7AM at the Van Buren Conference Center.
Van Buren Conference Center
490 S Paw Paw St,
Lawrence, MI 49064
Giveaway T-Shirts are only available for the registrants who registered during the giveaway period. I apologize for any inconvenience.
T-shirt giveaway period will end on July 5th at 11:59PM EST
After Race
We will be serving fresh watermelon and registration includes pancake and sausage breakfast at the Lawrence Fire Dept. Only one ticket per registration is included for breakfast, but all are welcome to join.
The cost of additional breakfast tickets is by donation.
Fire Department Address:
205 N Paw Paw St
Lawrence MI 49064
USATF Course Information: 5K Course 10K Course 15K Course
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
78°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomingdale, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lawrence, MI
Population
1,186
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Watermelon Run?
- Watermelon Run is a running race held in Lawrence, Michigan on September 5, 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 Run?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Lawrence, Michigan at 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Watermelon Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Watermelon Run
Sep 5, 2026