Saturday, August 8, 2026, 7:30 AM Start - Finish is located at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park. The race start time is 7:30 AM. The course will be on the streets & will be chip timed! Packets can be picked up before the race at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park starting at 7:00AM. AWARDS: Medals will be given to the top 3 places in each division and trophies to overall male & female runners! NOTE: The top 3 places overall will be given awards for the 1-Mile. Females: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over Males: 13 & Under, 14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over Registration Fee: $30 (includes t-shirt until 7/13) Proceeds support the Atkins Community Club
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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run 2026 2026 — Atkins, IA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Atkins, IA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
