National Watermelon Day Run
Race Date
Aug 1, 2026
Location
Hartford, WI
The Experience
National Watermelon Day Run 🍉🏃♀️ Celebrate summer’s sweetest day with a refreshing run or walk at the National Watermelon Day Run! Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or just enjoy a slice of fun, this event is the perfect way to beat the heat and celebrate all things watermelon. Event Highlights: Distance Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—something for every level of runner or walker.Post-Race Watermelon: Cool off and refresh with juicy, ice-cold watermelon slices at the finish line.Scenic Course: Enjoy a beautiful, shaded trail that keeps you close to nature.Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole crew for a day of running, walking, and watermelon-filled memories. Whether you’re a competitive runner or just in it for the watermelon, this fun-filled event will leave you smiling, satisfied, and a little sticky. Join us for the National Watermelon Day Run—a sweet way to celebrate summer! 🍉🎉
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
3544 Kettle Moraine Rd, Hartford, WI, 53027
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
13'
Elevation Loss
24'
Max Elevation
1,024'
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:47:01
12:45/mi
Winning Time
1:50:58
8:28/mi
Finishers (2025)
37
States Represented
4 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
2:28:46
MEDIAN
2:47:01
SLOWER 25%
3:10:03
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
63°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
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