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 49
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lawrence, MI.
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
