2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k 2026 — Farmerville, LA

Date
July 25, 2026
Location
Farmerville, LA
Venue
403 N. Main St
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
5k Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Entry fees for the 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5K range from $25 to $35. Despite the race name, the actual event on the roster is a 1-mile run, not a full 5K. The race takes place on July 25, 2026, in Farmerville, Louisiana, with an early 7:30 AM start time. The venue is located at 403 N. Main St. The summer heat and humidity typical of Louisiana in late July should factor into your training plan and race-day preparation. An early start helps runners avoid the hottest part of the day while still allowing time for post-race activities at the festival.

From the Race Organizer
The 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k event offers a great challenge to local runners and walkers. This course is a fast first mile downhill followed by what we like to affectionately call Watermelon Mountain at mile 2. To top it all off, at the end of the race there will be slices of locally grown Louisiana Watermelon for all finishers to enjoy. This year, proceeds from the event will go to Willpower Foundation, Inc. This is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers in Northeast Louisiana that host events to race money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Learn more about the organization from their website linktr.ee/willpowerfoundation. Your race entry will include this year's race t-shirt guaranteed with online registration until July 13th, 2026. Custom Race Medals will be given to the first 300 registered finishers! T-SHIRT WITHOUT RACE REGISTRATION CAN BE PURCHASED HERE . Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM in parking lot in front of the Farmerville First Baptist Church, 403 N. Main St., Farmerville, LA 71241. Race begins at 7:30 AM Awards will be given as follows: Male and Female 1st Overall 1st Overall Masters 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Age Groups 0-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70 and over ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES: July 25th at 4p RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE $40 Roller blades and skates are prohibited on the racecourse. Questions? Email kaceb83@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k 2026 — Farmerville, LA?

2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k 2026 — Farmerville, LA takes place on July 25, 2026. The race is held in Farmerville, Louisiana.

Where is 2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k 2026 — Farmerville, LA held?

2026 Louisiana Watermelon Festival 5k 2026 — Farmerville, LA is held at 403 N. Main St in Farmerville, Louisiana.

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